Explanation
Background: This ordinance is to authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with V.A.T., Inc. for transportation services for participants in Community Recreation, APPS and Schoo's Out program. This will pay for costs associated with the provision of transportation services to participants in various Columbus Recreation and Parks programs and camps taking place throughout the year. The awarded contract is for a period of three (3) years beginning May 1, 2017 through April 30, 2020 subject to annual appropriations and approval of contract by the Columbus City Council.
The Recreation and Parks Department wishes to enter into contract for transportation services for the period May 1, 2017 through April 30, 2018 with V.A.T. Inc.
Bids were received by the Recreation and Parks Department on March 20, 2017 for transportation needs as follows:
Status Bid Amount
V.A.T Inc MAJ $52.50/Hour
Lakefront Line MAJ $125.00/Hour
Principal Parties:
V.A.T. Inc
Paul Vellani, President
460 E. High St.
London, OH 43140
2047 Leonard Ave.
Columbus, OH 43219
614-252-5060 (Phone)
31-1004545
Fiscal Impact: Funding for this ordinance is made available from the Columbus Recreation and Parks Operating and Grant Fund, $45,000.00
Title
To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with V.A.T., Inc. for transportation services for participants in Community Recreation, APPS and School's Out program; to authorize the expenditure of $32,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund and $13,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Community Development Block Grant Fund. ($45,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with V.A.T., Inc. for transportation services for participants in Community Recreation, APPS and School's Out program; and
WHEREAS, bids were received by the Recreation and Parks Department on March 20, 2017 for transportation services and will be awarded to V.A.T., Inc. on the basis of lowest, best and most responsive bidder; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the expenditure of $32,000.00 within the Recreation and Parks operating fund 2285 for the purchase of transportation services; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the expenditure of $13,000 within the Recreation and Parks CDBG grant fund 2248 for the purchase of transportation services; NOW, THEREFORE
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of Recreation and Parks is hereby authorized to enter into contract with V.A.T. Inc for the provision of transportation services.
SECTION 2. That the expenditure of $32,000.00 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 expenditure of $13,000 or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the cost thereof, be and is hereby authorized from the from the Rec Parks CDBG grant fund 2248 per the account codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
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 legislation.
SECTION 6. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.