Explanation
Background:
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department to enter into year one (1) of a three (3) year contract, subject to annual appropriations and approval of the contract by the Columbus City Council, with V.A.T., Inc. for bus transportation services. The contract is necessary to provide safe and reliable transportation services to youth and adult participants in various Columbus Recreation and Parks programs and camps taking place throughout the year. This ordinance will authorize the expenditure of $123,300.00 for the first year of the contract covering the period of May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027.
Vendor Bid/Proposal Submissions:
Proposals were advertised through Vendor Services on RFQ031906, in accordance with City Code Chapter 329. Proposals were received on January 20, 2026 from the following vendors:
1. V.A.T., Inc
Principal Parties:
V.A.T. Inc.
Paul Vellani, President - 614-252-5060
2047 Leonard Ave.
Columbus, OH 43219
Contract Compliance No. CC-004585
Fiscal Impact:
The amount of $123,300.00 is budgeted and available from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund 2285 to meet the financial obligations of this contract.
Title
To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into year one (1) of a three (3) year contract, subject to annual appropriations and approval of the contract by the Columbus City Council, with V.A.T., Inc. for bus transportation services; to authorize the expenditure of $123,300.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund. ($123,300.00)
Body
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the Director of the Recreation and Parks to enter into year one
(1) of a three (3) year contract with V.A.T. Inc, May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027, for the provision of transportation for various Columbus Recreation and Parks programs and camps; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the expenditure of $123,300.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund 2285; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of the Recreation and Parks Department be and is hereby authorized to
enter into year one (1) of a three (3) year contract with V.A.T. Inc. beginning May 1, 2026, and ending April 30, 2027, for the provision of transportation services.
SECTION 2. That the expenditure of $123,300.00 or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the cost thereof, be and is hereby authorized from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund 2285 per the account codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 3. That the City Auditor is authorized to make any changes to revise the funding source for any contract or contract modifications associated with this ordinance.
SECTION 4. That the funds necessary to carry out the purpose of this ordinance are deemed appropriated and the City Auditor shall establish such accounting codes as necessary.
SECTION 5. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.