Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
The purpose of this ordinance is to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a purchase order with Best Equipment in order to purchase a Madvac Compact Portable Litter Collector and hauling trailer for the Department of Public Service, Division of Refuse Collection, and Keep Columbus Beautiful (KCB). This purchase will assist the Division and KCB with litter control along City streets, alleys, and other areas where uncontained litter accumulates.
The Purchasing Office advertised a competitive bid in accordance with Section 329.06 (RFQ012215). Two (2) vendors submitted bids and were received and opened on April 26, 2019. Best Equipment, Inc., was the lowest, responsive and responsible bid received. Therefore, the award will be made to Best Equipment, Inc., in the amount of $24,964.00.
Searches in the System for Award Management (Federal) and the Findings for Recovery list (State) produced no findings against Best Equipment, Inc.
2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
The contract compliance number for Best Equipment, Inc., is CC007016 and expires 10/11/2020.
3. FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are available within the Refuse Bond Fund, Fund 7703, Project P520001-100000 (59-02 Mechanized Collection Equipment).
4. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested to expedite delivery of the Madvac Compact Portable Litter Collector for use during this summer.
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To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a purchase order with Best Equipment, Inc., for the purchase of a Madvac Compact Portable Litter Collector and hauling trailer for the Division of Refuse Collection; to authorize the expenditure of up to $24,964.00 from the Refuse Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($24,964.00).
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WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office opened an informal bid on April 26, 2019, for one (1) Madvac Compact Portable Litter Collector and hauling trailer for the Division of Refuse Collection; and
WHEREAS, the D...
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