Explanation
BACKGROUND AND BID INFORMATION:
Need: This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to issue purchase orders to Sutphen Corporation, Horton Emergency Vehicles, and Stryker EMS Equipment for the purchase of Fire and EMS emergency response apparatus, vehicles and equipment as follows:
Sutphen Corporation / vendor #004200 ~ The Division of Fire is in need to purchase one (1) Sutphen Corporation Monarch Custom Pumper to replace apparatus that is beyond useful life with high maintenance costs; this purchase will be made from the existing State of Ohio Term Contract STS618/#800814 with Sutphen Corporation. Included with the Sutphen Monarch Custom Pumper purchase will be the purchase/installation of all pertinent equipment to be utilized on the vehicle. This purchase between the City of Columbus and State of Ohio is authorized by Ordinance 582-87, which allows for the cooperative purchasing between the State of Ohio Department of Administrative Services Cooperative Contracts and other governmental entities. Due to changes in State of Ohio Procurement Rules, the waiver of competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes, Chapter 329 is necessary for this purchase.
Horton Emergency Vehicles / vendor #007091 ~ The Division of Fire is in need to purchase two (2) Horton Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Transport Vehicles to replace those that are beyond their useful life and have high maintenance costs. These Horton vehicles are manufactured locally in Grove City, Ohio, with an on-site factory service center. The purchase of the Horton EMS vehicles will be made from the existing State of Ohio Term Contract (STS233/#800891) with Horton Emergency Vehicles. This purchase between the City of Columbus and State of Ohio is authorized by Ordinance 582-87 which allows for the cooperative purchasing between the State of Ohio Department of Administrative Services Cooperative Contracts and other governmental entities. Due to changes in State ...
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