Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance is to establish a contract to purchase of a John Deere Tractor and Flail Mower for the Division of Water with AG-Pro Ohio, LLC. The John Deere Tractor and Flail Mower will be used by the Watershed Section to maintain property around Hoover Dam, Griggs Dam and related watershed infrastructure. These purchases were approved by the Division of Fleet Management and will replace BT16616 & BT20049.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code Chapter 329 (RFQ030301). Two hundred and ninety (290) bidders were solicited and one (1) bid was received, which was opened on June 12, 2025.
The Division of Water recommends an award be made to AG-Pro Ohio, LLC in the amount of $66,350.00.
This company is not debarred according to the Excluded Parties listing of the Federal Government and is not listed in the Auditor of State database for Findings for Recovery.
SUPPLIER: AG-Pro Ohio, LLC, (MAJ), cc# 028089, expires 11/8/2026.
FISCAL IMPACT: $66,350.00 is required for this purchase.
$0.00 was expended for a similar purchase in 2024.
$0.00 was expended for a similar purchase in 2023.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to establish a contract with AG-Pro Ohio, LLC to purchase a John Deere Tractor and Flail Mower for the Division of Water; and to authorize the expenditure of $66,350.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($66,350.00)
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WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Division of Water to purchase a John Deere Tractor and Flail Mower in the amount of $66,350.00. The John Deere Tractor and Flail Mower will be used by the Watershed Section to maintain property around Hoover Dam, Griggs Dam and related watershed infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office opened formal bids on June 12, 2025 for the purchase of a John Deere Tractor and Flail Mower for the Division of Water; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Water recommends an award be made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, AG-Pro Ohio, LLC; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the expenditure of $66,350.00 from the Water Operating Fund; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Utilities to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a contract with AG-Pro Ohio, LLC for the purchase of a John Deere Tractor and Flail Mower for the Division of Water; 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 authorized to establish a contract with AG-Pro Ohio, LLC for the purchase of a John Deere Tractor and Flail Mower for the Division of Water, in accordance with the specifications on file in the Purchasing Office.
SECTION 2. 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 3. That the expenditure of $66,350.00 or as much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized in Fund 6000 (Water Operating) in object Class 06 Capital Outlay per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 4. 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 5. That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.