Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
The purpose of this ordinance is to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a purchase order with Fyda Freightliner Columbus, Inc., in order to purchase one 2023 Diesel-Powered Isuzu NPRHD Flatbed, for the Department of Public Service, Division of Refuse Collection. This purchase will assist the Division with expediting refuse collection throughout the City.
The Division of Refuse Collection Container Warehouse provides service throughout the City of Columbus fixing existing containers, and supplying new refuse and recycling containers to all Columbus residents. Due to long lead times associated with the production and delivery of new vehicles, and needed repairs and/or the replacement of current vehicles, this critical operation does not have enough functional vehicles to fulfill daily operations. Therefore, the purchase of a readily available vehicle appropriate for this type of operation is necessary to avoid the interruption of City services.
2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
The contract compliance number for Fyda Freightliner Columbus, Inc. is CC004301 and expires 4/14/2025.
3. FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for this purchase are available in the Refuse Bond Fund, Fund 7703.
4. REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF FORMAL COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS
A request for waiver of the formal competitive bidding requirements of Columbus City Code Chapter 329 is requested for this purchase so that the Refuse Container Warehouse can fulfill the daily operational requirements associated with fixing and/or supplying new refuse and recycling containers to Columbus citizens. Without the immediate acquisition of an additional vehicle, the operation will be unable to complete all of the requested services in a timely manner.
5. MINORITY AND WOMAN OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE & SMALL LOCAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM
This expenditure is for an equipment purchase and is exempt from the MBE/WBE program
6. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
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