Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Finance and Management Director to establish a purchase order with Grimco Inc. in the amount of $57,644.22 for the purchase of Gerber and 3M films and foils per the results of bid RFQ021444. These films and foils will be used to replace and repair emblems and markings on City vehicles. This bid was processed in accordance with the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code. Two responses were received and opened for RFQ021444 on April 21, 2022 as follows:
Grimco Inc., Vendor #023773, FID 43-0955083 $57,644.22
Tarazi LLC, Vendor #031380, FID 84-3647481 $84,315.00
The Finance and Management Department therefore recommends the bid be awarded to Grimco Inc, as the lowest, most responsive and responsible bidder.
Grimco Inc., Vendor #023773, FID 43-0955083 $57,644.22
Fiscal Impact: This ordinance authorizes an appropriation and expenditure of $57,644.22 from the Fleet Management Operating Fund with Grimco Inc. for the purchase of Gerber and 3M films and foils. In 2021, the Fleet Management Division expended $4,800 for Gerber and 3M films and foils. In 2020 there were no purchases of Gerber and 3M films and foils.
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To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the Fleet Management Division, to establish a purchase order with Grimco Inc., for the purchase of Gerber and 3M films and foils; and to authorize the expenditure of $57,644.22 from the Fleet Management Operating Fund. ($57,644.22)
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WHEREAS, the City has a need for the purchase of Gerber and 3M films and foils for use at the Fleet Management Body Shop, and
WHEREAS, a formal bid (RFQ021444) was advertised on March 31, 2022, and
WHEREAS, the Finance and Management Department recommends a bid award to Grimco Inc. as the overall lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder, and
WHEREAS, funding for these films and foils are budgeted and available within the Fleet Management Operating Fund; and
WHEREAS, it has b...
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