City of Columbus - File #: 1350-2023

• File #: 1350-2023
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 5/1/2023
• In control: Public Utilities Committee
• On agenda: 6/12/2023
• Final action: 6/14/2023
• Title: To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a contract with Southeastern Equipment Company, Inc. for the purchase of a Skid Steer with Smooth bucket attachment for the Division of Water; and to authorize the expenditure of $61,500.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($61,500.00)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
6/14/2023	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
6/13/2023	1	MAYOR	Signed
6/13/2023	1	MAYOR	Signed
6/12/2023	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
6/12/2023	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
6/5/2023	1	Columbus City Council	Read for the First Time

Explanation

BACKGROUND: To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Southeastern Equipment Company Inc. for the purchase of a Skid Steer with Smooth bucket attachment. This equipment will be used by the Division of Water’s Distribution Maintenance Section operators to move top soil, gravel and new trees to various work sites around the City after water line repairs. This purchase was approved by Fleet Management will replace Brass Tag# 20664.

The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code Chapter 329 relating to competitive bidding (RFQ024663). Three hundred and five (305) bidders (13 EBE, 21 MBE, 16 WBE, 255 MAJ) were solicited and 2 (MAJ) bids were received and opened on May 4, 2023.

Southeastern Equipment Company, Inc. did meet all specifications and therefore, the Division of Water recommends an award be made to Southeastern Equipment Company Inc. for all items in the amount of $61,500.00 as the most responsive, 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: Southeastern Equipment Company, Inc. Vendor#006684, CC#34-1503254, expires 3/3/24.

FISCAL IMPACT: $61,500.00 is required for this purchase.

$0.00 was expended in 2021.
$0.00 was expended in 2020.
$54,880.13 was expended in 2019.


Title

To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a contract with Southeastern Equipment Company, Inc. for the purchase of a Skid Steer with Smooth bucket attachment for the Division of Water; and to authorize the expenditure of $61,500.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($61,500.00)


Body

WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office opened formal bids on May 4, 2023 for the purchase of a Skid S...