Explanation
1. BACKGROUND:
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with ESEC Corporation dba Columbus Peterbilt for the purchase of one (1) CNG powered semi-truck with trailer. This equipment will be used by the Division of Infrastructure Management to transport equipment and replaces an existing semi-truck that is beyond its useful life.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code Chapter 329 relating to competitive bidding (RFQ011555). The Purchasing office solicited registered vendors and two (2) bids were received. After reviewing the bids, the Division of Infrastructure recommends an award be made to ESEC Corporation dba Columbus Peterbilt in the amount of $255,099.00 as the lowest, responsive, responsible and best bidder.
Company Name Bid Amount City/State Majority/MBE/FBE
ESEC Corporation $255,099.00 Grove City/OH Majority
FYDA Freightliner $268,518.00 Columbus/OH Majority
Searches in the Excluded Party List System (Federal) and the Findings for Recovery list (State) produced no findings against ESEC Corporation.
2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE:
ESEC Corporation contract compliance number is CC006602 and expires 4/15/2021.
3. FISCAL IMPACT: Funding for this equipment was budgeted and is available with the Street and Highway Bonds Fund (Fund 7704).
4. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
The department requests emergency designation for this legislation so that this replacement truck can be put into service as quickly as possible.
Title
To authorize the Director of Finan...
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