Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the modification of the contract approved through ordinance 2340-2014 for the purchase of one (1) custom Pierce 105’ Aerial Tiller Ladder Truck for the Division of Fire (erroneously listed as 104’ in original ordinance). The Division of Fire will utilize this ladder truck as a first responder on all multiple alarm fires.
Ordinance 2340-2014 was passed December 8, 2014 to authorize the purchase of a custom Pierce 105’ Aerial Tiller Ladder Truck from the existing State of Ohio Term Contract (STS618X) with Pierce Manufacturing Inc.; Finley Fire Equipment Co. Inc. is the authorized dealer for Pierce Manufacturing Inc This purchase between the City of Columbus and the State of Ohio is authorized by Ordinance 582-87 which allows for the cooperative purchasing between the State of Ohio Department of Administrative Services Cooperative Contracts and other governmental entities. Based upon the authorization granted by Ordinance 2340-2014, the Finance and Management Director signed a contract with Findley Fire Equipment Co. Inc. on December 8, 2014. (FL006106)
Bid Information: A State of Ohio Term Contract exists with Pierce Manufacturing Inc. (Index #STS618X; Contract #800180; expires 6/30/2016) for the purchase of one (1) custom Pierce 105’ Aerial Tiller Ladder Truck; Finley Fire Equipment Co. Inc. is the authorized dealer for Pierce Manufacturing Inc. (FL006106). City Council approved said purchase through ordinance 2340-2014. However, modifications to the ladder truck were made through negotiations after the contract was signed, necessitating Council action for approval of this modified contract.
Contract Compliance: Finley Fire Equipment Co. Inc. (#31-00816583) - Active C.C.
Emergency Designation: The Division of Fire requests emergency legislation so that the payment for this custom Pierce 105’ Aerial Tiller Ladder Truck can happen immediately. The estimated delivery date for the completed custom ladder truck is January 2016.
FISCAL IMPACT: Ordinance 2340-2014 authorized the expenditure of $1,121,047.00 from the Fire Division’s Safety Bond Platform Replacement Fund. Because of the removal of several cameras and other miscellaneous components (see attached itemized list), the modified contract will be reduced to $1,117,713.00. No additional money is appropriated in this ordinance.
Title
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify a contract with Finley Fire Equipment Co. Inc. for the purchase of a custom Pierce 105’ Aerial Tiller Ladder Truck for the Fire Division (FL006106); and to declare an emergency.
Body
WHEREAS, City Council approved the purchase of one (1) custom Pierce 105’ Aerial Tiller Ladder Truck for use by the Fire Division in Ordinance 2340-2014; and
WHEREAS, negotiations have substantially changed the terms of the contract approved by City Council, and
WHEREAS, a modification of the contract is necessary to accept the custom Pierce 105’ Aerial Tiller Ladder Truck as delivered; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Safety, Division of Fire, in that it is immediately necessary to authorize and direct the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract modification with Finley Fire Equipment Co. Inc. for the purchase of one (1) custom Pierce 105’ Aerial Tiller Ladder Truck for use in emergency services for the immediate preservation of the public health, peace, property, safety and welfare; now, therefore:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Finance and Management Director is hereby authorized to modify the contract with Finley Fire Equipment Co. Inc. (FL006106) for the purchase of the custom Pierce 105’ Aerial Tiller Ladder Truck, as per the terms listed in the attachment.
SECTION 2. That for the reasons stated in the preamble hereto, which is hereby made a part hereof, this ordinance is hereby declared 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.