Explanation
Background: This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to modify and increase a contract on behalf of the Fleet Management Division with The W W Williams Company LLC, for fire pump testing services.
The Department of Finance and Management solicited Competitive Bids for the subject services in accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 of City Code (RFQ032221). The original contract was entered into on May 13th, 2026.
1. Amount of additional funds: The total amount of additional funds needed for the modification is $25,000.00.
Original Contract - $35,000.00
Modification #1 - $25,000.00
Total $60,000.00
2. Reason additional funds were not foreseen: Due to an unforeseen increase in utilization. The initially allotted amount of funding will not last through year end. Services were anticipated under the original contract; This is a planned modification as per original contract.
3. Reason other procurement processes were not used: The City currently works with The W W Williams Company LLC for these services. Regular procurement processes were utilized.
4. How was the cost determined: The cost of this modification was determined based on the average of the current utilization. The proposed increase of $25,000.00 is considered fair and reasonable and reflective of current service needs.
This Modification will allot enough money to continue these services uninterrupted. If unforeseen issues or difficulties are encountered that would require additional funding, a modification would be requested.
The W W Williams Company LLC, D365#020988. CC Expires 12/24/2026
Fiscal Impact: This ordinance authorizes the modification of the contracted amount to $60,000.00 from $35,000.00 and the expenditure of $25,000.00 from the Fleet Management Operating Fund with The W W Williams Company LLC, for the purchase of fire pump testing services. The Fleet Management Division budgeted $60,000.00 in the operating fund for these services.
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: is therefore necessary to ensure that fire pump testing services remain immediately available to Fleet Management, prevent avoidable delays in completing specialized repairs, and maintain the operational readiness and availability of City vehicles and equipment used by essential municipal operations. A delay in completing these fire pump testing could extend vehicle and equipment downtime, reduce the number of operational units available to City departments.
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To authorize the Director of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Fleet Management Division, to modify and increase a contract with The W W Williams Company LLC, for the purchase of fire pump testing services; to modify the contracted amount from $35,000.00 to $60,000.00; to authorize the expenditure of $25,000.00 from the Fleet Management Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($25,000.00)
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WHEREAS, it is necessary to contract for the purchase of fire pump testing services for Fleet Management Division; and
WHEREAS, the Fleet Management Division solicited a bid (RFQ032221) and awarded this contract to The W W Williams Company LLC; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to modify and increase the existing contract with The W W Williams Company LLC, to provide for continued services during the 2026 fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance is being submitted in accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 of City Code pertaining to contract modifications; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Finance and Management, Division of Fleet Management, in that it is immediately necessary to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to modify and increase the current contract for the purchase fire pump testing services with The W W Williams Company LLC, to authorize fire pump testing services in order to prevent delays in specialized vehicle and equipment repairs, reduce avoidable vehicle downtime, and maintain the operational readiness of City vehicles and equipment utilized in public-safety and other essential municipal services, for the immediate preservation the public health, peace, property, safety and welfare; and NOW, THEREFORE;
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the Fleet Management Division, is hereby authorized to increase the contract with The W W Williams Company LLC, for the purchase of fire pump testing services.
SECTION 2. That the expenditure of $25,000.00 or so much thereof as may be necessary in regard to the action authorized in Section 1 is hereby authorized in Fund 5200 Fleet Management Operating Fund in Object Class 03-Contractual Services, per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
See Attached File: Ord 2698-2026 Legislation Template.xls
SECTION 3. That the monies in the foregoing Sections shall be paid upon order of the Director of Finance and Management, and that no order shall be drawn or money paid except by voucher, the form of which shall be approved by the City Auditor.
SECTION 4. 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 5. 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 6. 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 or vetoes the same.