Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Finance and Management Director to establish a purchase order with Kaffenbarger Truck Equipment Company, in the amount of $21,860.00 for the installation of two (2) V Plow blades and two (2) Stainless Steel Spreaders per the results of bid RFQ010284. The installation of two (2) V Plow blades and two (2) Stainless Steel Spreaders on two (2) trucks for use by the Recreation and Parks Department. This bid was processed in accordance with the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code. One bid was received and opened for RFQ010284 on September 17, 2018 as follows:
Kaffenbarger Truck Equipment Company, (CC#: 31-0802979, exp. 2/27/20, MAJ) $21,860.00
The Finance and Management Department recommends the bid be awarded to Kaffenbarger Truck Equipment Company, as the lowest, most responsive and responsible bidder.
Kaffenbarger Truck Equipment Company. Vendor #004325, Certification EBO_CC, non MBE/FBE
Fiscal Impact: This ordinance authorizes an appropriation and expenditure of $21,860.00 from the Special Income Tax Fund with Kaffenbarger Truck Equipment Company, for the installation of two (2) V Plow blades and two (2) Stainless Steel Spreaders. Funding for this acquisition is budgeted within the Special Income Tax Fund for 2018 citywide vehicle acquisitions. The department of Finance and Management budgeted $7.0 million in the Special Income Tax Fund for 2018 Citywide Vehicle Acquisitions. In total, $7.5 million in 2017 and $6.0 million in 2016 were expended from the Special Income Tax Fund for the purchase of vehicles and associated up-fitting.
Emergency action is requested to ensure uninterrupted snow plowing service during the upcoming winter months.
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To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the Fleet Management Division, to establish a purchase order with Kaffenbarger Truck Equipment Company, for the installation of two (2) V Plow blades and two (2) Stai...
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