Explanation
1. BACKGROUND:
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with FYDA Freightliner Columbus for the purchase of three (3) pothole patching trucks. This equipment will be used by the Division of Infrastructure Management to maintain city roadways and replaces existing units that are beyond 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 (RFQ013026). The Purchasing office solicited registered vendors and three (3) bids were received. FYDA Freightliner was the lowest complete and accurate bid that met specifications. The lowest bid did not meet the specifications for the heating, insulation, electrical systems or deck design components requested. After reviewing the bids, the Division of Infrastructure recommends an award be made to FYDA Freightliner in the amount of $525,470.00 as the responsive, responsible and best bidder.
Company Name Bid Amount City/State Majority/MBE/FBE
FYDA Freightliner Columbus $525,470.00 Columbus / OH Majority
ESEC Corporation $541,313.00 Grove City/ OH Majority
Thermo-Lay Manufacturing LLC $517,256.00 Billings/ MT Majority
Searches in the Excluded Party List System (Federal) and the Findings for Recovery list (State) produced no findings against FYDA Freightliner.
2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE:
FYDA Freightliner Columbus, Inc. Vendo...
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