Explanation
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this legislation is to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Fyda Freightliner Columbus, Inc. for the purchase and delivery of one (1) Diesel Powered Roll Off Hoist Truck. The Diesel Powered Roll Off Hoist Truck will be used by the Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant personnel for hauling grit and screening waste streams from the plants for processing. This purchase was approved by Fleet Management and will replace BT21934.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code Chapter 329 relating to competitive bidding (RFQ015846). Thirty-three(33) bidders (26 MAJ, 5 MBE and 2 MBR) were solicited and three (3) bids (MAJ) were received and opened on July 9, 2020. After a review of the bids, the Division of Sewerage and Drainage recommends an award be made for all items to Fyda Freightliner Columbus, Inc. in the amount of $165,129.00 as the lowest responsive and responsible and best bidder.
The company is not debarred according to the Excluded Party Listing System of the Federal Government or prohibited from being awarded a contract according to the Auditor of State Unresolved Findings for Recovery Certified Search.
SUPPLIER: Fyda Freightliner Columbus, Inc., Vendor#004301, CC#31-0789102, (Pending Recertification)
FISCAL IMPACT: $165,129.00 is required for this purchase.
$0.00 was expended in 2019.
$0.00 was expended in 2018.
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To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a contract with Fyda Freightliner Columbus, Inc., for the purchase and delivery of one (1) Diesel Powered Roll Off Hoist Truck, for the Department of Public Utilities, Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of $165,129.00 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund. ($165,129.00)
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WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office opened formal bids on July 9, 2020 for the purchase and delivery of one (1) Diesel Powered Roll Off Hoist Truck for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Sewerage and Drainage recommends an award be made to the lowest responsive and responsible and best bidder, Fyda Freightliner Columbus, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, the Diesel Powered Roll Off Hoist Truck will be used by the Division of Sewerage and Drainage to haul grit and screening waste streams from the plants for processing; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Utilities to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Fyda Freightliner Columbus, Inc., in accordance with the terms, conditions and specifications of Solicitation Number: RFQ015846 on file in the Purchasing Office; now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of Finance and Management be and is hereby authorized to establish a contract with Fyda Freightliner Columbus, Inc., for the purchase and delivery of one (1) Diesel Powered Roll Off Hoist Truck for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, in accordance with RFQ015846 specifications on file in the Purchasing Office.
SECTION 2. That the expenditure of $165,129.00 or as much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized in Fund 6100 (Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund); in Object Class 06 Capital Outlay per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 3. That the funds necessary to carry out the purpose of this ordinance are hereby deemed appropriated, and the City Auditor shall establish such accounting codes as necessary.
SECTION 4. That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.