Explanation
Background: On April 3, 2026, Columbus City Council adopted Ordinance No 0766-2026 which authorized the Department of Public Safety to enter into a multi-year, renewable preventative maintenance contract with Stryker Sales Corporation LLC. Ordinance 0766-2026 identified the term of this contract as three (3) years with the option of two (2) additional one (1) year renewal terms by mutual agreement of the parties and approval by City Council. This ordinance amends Ordinance 0766-2026 to modify the term to five (5) years instead of the originally stated three (3) years with the option of two (2) additional one (1) year renewal terms.
Fiscal Impact: This ordinance will have no fiscal impact.
Emergency Designation: This ordinance is being submitted as an emergency request to allow for expedient implementation to immediately enact changes in the contract being negotiated by the Department of Public Safety.
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To amend Ordinance No. 0766-2026, passed by Columbus City Council on April 3, 2026 to correct the term of the contract to be a five-year term subject to annual appropriation and approval by Columbus City Council instead of the originally legislated three (3) years with the option of two (2) additional one (1) year renewal terms; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
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WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 0766-2026 was adopted by Columbus City Council on April 3, 2026, and authorized: the Director of the Department of Public Safety, on behalf of the Division of Fire, to enter into a contract with Stryker Sales Corporation LLC for preventative maintenance and repair services; authorized the contract as multi-year and renewable; waived the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Code; and, authorized the expenditure of $31,688.00 for Year 1 of the multi-year contract; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend Ordinance 0766-2026 passed by Columbus City Council on April 3, 2026 to correct the term of the contract to be a five-year term subject to annual appropriation and approval by Columbus City Council instead of the originally legislated three (3) year term with the option of two (2) additional one (1) year renewals; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to repeal the Background section and 4th WHEREAS clause of Ordinance No. 0766-2026. All other provisions of Ordinance No. 0766-2026 not amended here remain in effect; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Division of Fire in that it is immediately necessary to amend Ordinance No. 0766-2026 in order to meet the project timeline of issuing a Purchase Order and Contract for year 1, thereby preventing further interruption of this vital maintenance and service, for the immediate preservation of the public health, peace, property, safety, & welfare. NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Background Section of Ordinance No. 0766-2026, passed on April 3, 2026 is hereby amended as follows with additions underlined and deletions struck through:
This ordinance authorizes the Public Safety Director, on behalf of the Division of Fire, to enter into contract for preventative maintenance and repair of LUCAS Compression Devices and Stair Chairs for use in emergency medical service (EMS) operations. This ordinance also authorizes a waiver of the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes. Stryker LUCAS Compression devices are standardized in use during Emergency Services deployed by the Division of Fire, making it impractical to bid given Stryker is the sole distributor for this proprietary equipment. As the Division of Fire has standardized on the Stryker LUCAS Compression Devices and Stair Chairs, it is critical that the Division be able to maintain a reliable maintenance and service contract of this equipment. The term of this contract is for a five-year term subject to annual appropriation and approval by Columbus City Council. three (3) years with the option of two (2) additional one (1) year renewal terms by mutual agreement and approval by City Council. The cost for each year for a term of five (5) years has been negotiated and fixed as $31,688.00 per year. Funding for this contract will be encumbered on a year-to-year basis contingent upon the appropriation of City Council and certification of funds by the City Auditor.
Bid Waiver Justification: The Division of Fire has the ability to purchase directly from Stryker Sales Corporation LLC for Stryker LUCAS Compression Devices, Stair Chairs, preventative services and maintenance. This eliminates any mark-up from distributors ensuring the lowest available price on Stryker products.
Contract Compliance: Stryker Sales Corporation LLC (FID #38-2902424 / Vendor #030281)
Emergency Designation: Emergency action is requested as funds for the EMS services, compression devices, and stair chairs are needed to keep equipment exceeding working order at adequate levels to avoid potential supply chain issues which could hinder the Fire Division's EMS response abilities, and to establish a preventative maintenance agreement that ensures all EMS emergency response equipment is maintained and thus will operate at peak levels.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes the expenditure of $31,688.00 from the Division of Fire's general fund operating budget to establish preventative maintenance agreement for compression device and stair chair consumable supplies with Stryker Sales Corporation. For these services, the Division of Fire spent approximately $57,925.75 for these maintenance contracts and supplies in 2025, 2024 and 2023.
SECTION 2. That the 4th WHEREAS Clause of Ordinance No. 0766-2026, passed on April 3, 2026 is hereby amended as follows with additions underlined and deletions struck through:
It is necessary to authorize the Director of Public Safety, on behalf of the Division of Fire, to enter into a contract with Stryker Sales Corporation LLC for a five year term subject to annual appropriation three (3) years with the option of two (2) additional one (1) year renewals annual renewals thereafter by mutual agreement and approval of City Council; and
SECTION 3. That the current Background and 4th WHEREAS Clause of Ordinance No. 0766-2026 are hereby repealed and that all other provisions of Ordinance No. 0766-20266 shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 4. That for the reasons stated in the preamble hereto, which is hereby made a part hereof, this Ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure, and shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor, or ten days after passage if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.