Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract, on behalf of the Facilities Management Division, with General Temperature Control Incorporated for the installation of (3) mini split heat pumps at Fire Station 24.
A competitive bid process was performed on behalf of the Facilities Management Division, (1) one bid was opened and evaluated on 10/13/2026, for the installation of (3) mini split heat pumps for Fire Station 24, located at 1585 Morse Rd. Columbus, OH 43229.
There was (1) responsible bidder that submitted a complete bid and therefore, awarded.
General Temperature Control Incorporated - $58,775.00, cc-vendor 004830, Exp: 2/18/2028.
Fiscal Impact: This legislation authorizes the transfer and expenditure of $58,775.00 from the General Permanent Improvement Fund (GPIF).
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To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Facilities Management Division, to enter into contract with General Temperature Control Incorporated for (3) mini split heat pumps to be installed at Fire Station 24, 1585 Morse Rd. Columbus, OH 43229; to authorize the transfer and expenditure of $58,775.00 from the General Permanent Improvement Fund (GPIF). ($58,775.00)
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WHEREAS, The Facilities Management Division awarded the one responsible and complete bid to General Temperature Control Incorporated for the installation of (3) mini heat pumps at Fire Station 24, located at 1585 Morse Rd; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to accept and execute a contract for the installation of (3) mini split heat pumps at Fire Station 24; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to transfer and expenditure of funds within the General Permanent Improvement Fund; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the daily operation of the Department of Finance and Management, Facilities Management Division, to enter into a contract with General Temperature Control Incorporated to install (3) mini heat pumps at Fire Station 24; and NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of the Department of Finance and Management is hereby authorized to enter into contract, on behalf of the Facilities Management Division, with General Temperature Control Incorporated to install (3) mini heat pumps at Fire Station 24.
SECTION 2. That the transfer and expenditure of $58,775.00 or so much thereof as may be necessary in regard to the action authorized in Section 1, be and is hereby authorized in fund 7748-GPIF, in object class 06, capital outlay, per the accounting codes in the funding attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 3. That the funds necessary to carry out the purpose of this ordinance are hereby deemed appropriated, and the City Auditor shall establish such accounting codes as necessary.
SECTION 4. That the City Auditor is hereby authorized to transfer the unencumbered balance remaining for this account to the unallocated balance account within the same fund upon receipt of proper notification from the Department of Finance and Management that the project has been completed, and the monies are no longer required for this project.
SECTION 5. That the City Auditor is authorized to establish proper accounting codes as appropriate.
SECTION 6. That the City Auditor is authorized to make any accounting changes to revise the funding source for all contracts or contract modifications associated with this ordinance.
SECTION 7. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage from the earliest period allowed by law.