Label
ABCO Services
DPS/ Fleet
Rick Akeman (x2550)/Megan Robson (936-2306)
Revised
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Authorizing the Mayor to enter into contract with ABCO Services Inc. for the purchase and installation of truck bed covers, equipment and decked systems; authorizing the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $52,000 from the Water Replacement Fund; waiving the competitive bidding requirements of TMC Chapter 187; and declaring an emergency.
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SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
The Division of Water Distribution has 14 trucks needing various equipment, truck beds, and decked storage systems installed. The trucks will be receiving lighting installation through ABCO Services, Inc. To save time and resources on transportation of the vehicles and equipment, the Division of Fleet Operations would like to waive competitive bidding to have all of the equipment installed with ABCO Services, Inc. ABCO is a local vendor.
Summary
NOW THEREFORE Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That the Mayor is authorized to enter into contract with ABCO Services Inc. the purchase and installation of truck bed covers, equipment and decked systems on Division of Water Distribution trucks, upon terms and conditions acceptable to the Director of Public Service and the Director of Law.
SECTION 2. That the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $52,000 is authorized from the Water Replacement Fund Account Code 6063-34000-4UC2423STDSTD for the purchase and installation of truck bed covers, equipment and decked systems.
SECTION 3. That this Council finds and determines that it is in the best interest of the City to waive the competitive bidding requirements of Toledo Municipal Code Chapter 187 for the timely installation of equipment.
SECTION 4. That the Director of Finance is authorized to draw his or her warrant or warrants against the Account Code in Section 2 in payment of the above authorized obligations in an amount not to exceed $52,000 upon presenta...
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