Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Director of Public Service, to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement for the purchase of two Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) Front Loading Refuse Trucks, and two CNG Rear Loading Refuse Trucks. This purchase has been approved by the Division of Fleet Management.
The Department of Public Service, Division of Refuse Collection, uses front loading refuse trucks and rear loading refuse trucks in city-wide residential trash pick-up. The Department of Public Service and Fleet Management recognize the need to replace older trucks in its fleet beyond the useful service life of the vehicle. This purchase will replace four refuse trucks that have reached the end of their useful service life
The following Purchase Agreement association requires approval by City Council in order for the Division to expend more than $100,000.00 in a fiscal year per City Code 329.19(g):
Esec Corporation: PA004927, Front Loading Refuse Trucks
Esec Corporation: PA004927, Rear Loading Refuse Trucks
Esec Corporation 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.
2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
The contract compliance number for Esec Corporation is CC006602 and expires 7/21/23.
3. FISCAL IMPACT:
Funds for this purchase are available for this expenditure within the Refuse GO Bond Fund, Fund 7703, and Project P520001-100000 (59-02 Mechanized Collection Equipment). It is necessary to transfer budget authority between projects in 7703 to align authority and cash with the proper project. Funds are appropriated.
4. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
This ordinance is to be considered an emergency to meet the urgent need ...
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