Explanation
This ordinance is to authorize the expenditure of $121,903.00 for the purchase of equipment for the Parks Maintenance and Forestry Sections of the Recreation and Parks Department. A tractor, utility cart, and stump grinder will be purchased.
Background: The Parks Maintenance and Forestry Sections are responsible for the maintenance of facilities, parks, and trees throughout the City of Columbus. The purchase of this equipment will replace aging equipment and/or create efficiencies in how facilities, parks, and trees are maintained.
RFQ015244 - Ventrac Tractor with Attachments
Bids were advertised through Vendor Services, in accordance with City Code Section 329 via RFQ015244, and received by the Finance and Management Department on behalf of the Recreation and Parks Department. Four (4) bids were received. Kuhn Turf Equipment was low bidder but did not include all items in their bid. Baker Vehicle Systems was the next lowest and most responsive bidder that did meet specifications.
Vendor Bid Amount
Kuhn Turf Equipment (MAJ) $46,794.69
Baker Vehicle Systems (MAJ) $52,154.00
The Safety Company (MAJ) $74,149.00
JC Enterprises (MAJ) $79,786.00
RFQ015214 - Polaris Ranger Crew 570-6 Utility Cart
Bids were advertised through Vendor Services, in accordance with City Code Section 329 via RFQ015214, and received by the Finance and Management Department on behalf of the Recreation and Parks Department. Six (6) bids were received. Tarazi LLC was the low bidder but did not include all items in their bid. Business Bay LLC was the next lowest and most responsive bidder that did meet specifications.
Vendor Bid Amount
Tarazi LLC (MAJ) $13,888.00
Business Bay LLC (MAJ) $16,499.00
Technology International Inc. (MAJ) $18,925.00
Eagle Golf Cars LLC (MAJ) $19,500.00
Abutilon Co., Inc. (N/A) $23,200.00
Holzberg Communications Inc. (MAJ) $39,999.00
RFQ015312 - Stump Cutter/Grinder
Bids were advertised through Vendor Services, in acco...
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