Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
The purpose of this ordinance is to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a purchase order with Bobcat Enterprises Inc., in order to purchase two Skidsteer Loaders, hauling trailers, and accessories for the Department of Public Service, Division of Refuse Collection. This purchase will assist the Division with expediting bulk pick-up of large items and with the clean-up of illegal dumping sites that are not easily accessible for knuckle-boom trucks.
The Purchasing Office advertised a competitive bid in accordance with Section 329.06 (RFQ016959) through Vendor Services. The City received four bids that were received and opened on October 19, 2020, as follows:
Company Name Bid Amount City/State Majority/MBE/FBE
Bobcat Enterprises Inc. $80,782.96 Hilliard, OH Majority
Southeaster Equipment $94,400.00 Dublin, OH Majority
Zimmer Tractor $100,391.38 Monroe, OH Majority
Technology International Inc. $97,559.49 Lake Mary, FL Majority
The award is to be made to Bobcat Enterprises Inc., as the lowest and responsible and best bidder for all lines of its bid of $80,782.96.
Searches in the System for Award Management (Federal) and the Findings for Recovery list (State) produced no findings against Bobcat Enterprises Inc.
2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
The contract compliance number for Bobcat Enterprises is CC004399 and expired 06/21/2020. Bobcat Enterprises will need to update their certification before a purchase order can be executed.
3. FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for this purchase are available in the Refuse Bond Fund, Fund 7703, Project P520001-100000. It is necessary to transfer budget authority between projects in 7703 to align authority and cash with the proper project.
4. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested to expedite delivery of the Skidsteer Loader, accessories, and hauling trailer for immediate use...
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