Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
The Division of Refuse Collection utilizes 300 gallon containers in its mechanized collection system. Columbus collects the refuse from over 45,000 single family residences with 300-gallon containers that are placed in our alleys at a ratio of one container for every two to three residences.
The Division also requires replacement parts for containers that are not covered by warranties. This legislation authorizes the Director of Finance and Management to establish a purchase order for the purchase of 300-gallon refuse containers and container parts for the Division of Refuse Collection per the terms and conditions of an existing citywide contract as follows:
Rotonics Manufacturing, Inc. - contract #FL004625 expiring March 31, 2013 (SA003535)
The total expenditure authorized within this ordinance is $56,603.22 for the purchase of 300 gallon containers and miscellaneous parts, including lids, for these containers.
Searches in the Excluded Party List System (Federal) and the Findings for Recovery list (State) produced no findings against Rotonics Manufacturing, Inc.
2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
Rotonics Manufacturing, Inc 's contract compliance number is 36-2467474 and expires October 5, 2011.
3. FISCAL IMPACT
Funding for this expense is available within the Refuse G.O. Bonds Fund and the Build America Bonds Fund. This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $56,603.22 for 300-gallon containers and miscellaneous parts.
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To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a purchase order with Rotonics Manufacturing, Inc. for the purchase of mechanized collection containers and container parts for the Division of Refuse Collection per the terms and conditions of an existing citywide contract; to authorize the expenditure of $56,603.22 or so much thereof as may be needed from the Refuse Collection G.O. Bonds Fund and the Build America Bonds Fund. ($56,603.22)
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WHEREAS, the Division of Refuse Collection has determined the need for additional 300-gallon containers and container parts for use in its operations; and
WHEREAS, a citywide UTC contract with Rotonics Manufacturing, Inc. exists for the purchase of said containers and container parts; and
WHEREAS, the purchase of these containers and parts constitutes part of this Division's scheduled container replacement program; now therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of Finance and Management be and hereby is authorized to establish a purchase order in the amount of $56,603.22 with Rotonics Manufacturing, Inc., 736 Birginal Drive, Bensenville, IL, 60106, for the purchase of 300-gallon containers and miscellaneous parts in accordance with the terms and conditions of universal term contract (UTC) FL004625 established for this purpose.
SECTION 2. That the transfer of cash and appropriation within the Division of Refuse Collection G.O. Bonds Fund and the Build America Bonds Fund be authorized as follows:
Transfer from:
Fund / Project / O.L. 01-03 Codes / OCA code / Amount
703 / 520001-100003 / Mechanized Collection - Automated Side Loaders / 06-6651 / 730103 / $2.00
703 / 520001-100009 / Mechanized Collection - Knuckleboom Trucks / 06-6651 / 730109 / $12,272.00
746 / 520001-100000 / Mechanized Collection System / 06-6651 / 746521 / $44,329.22
Transfer to
Fund / Project / O.L. 01-03 Codes / OCA code / Amount
703 / 520001-100002 / 300 Gallon Containers / 06-6651 / 730102 / $12,274.00
746 / 520001-100002 / 300 Gallon Containers / 06-6651 / 746102 / $44,329.22
SECTION 3. That to pay the cost of the aforementioned purchase order, the expenditure of $56,603.22 or so much thereof as may be needed be and hereby authorized for the Department of Public Service, Division of Refuse Collection, 59-02, from the Refuse G.O. Bonds Fund, as follows;
Fund / Project / O.L. 01-03 Codes / OCA code / Amount
703 / 520001-100002 / 300 Gallon Containers / 06-6651 / 730102 / $12,274.00
746 / 520001-100002 / 300 Gallon Containers / 06-6651 / 746102 / $44,329.22
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.