Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Department of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Harrison Trailers LLC for the purchase and delivery of one four-horse gooseneck trailer the Division of Police Mounted Unit. The Division was approved by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) to purchase a four-horse gooseneck trailer under the FY24 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG). This purchase has been approved by the Division of Fleet Management and will replace the current trailer. This equipment will be validated and used to ensure the safe transportation of horses to community and neighborhood events.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code Chapter 329 relating to competitive bidding (RFQ031218). Thirty-seven (37) vendors were solicited, and two (2) majority bids and one (1) MBE bid were received and opened on October 9, 2025.
The following bids were received:
Name / Bid Amount / City and State / CC Status
1. Harrison Trailers LLC / $57,912.00 / Wellington, Ohio / CC exp. 7/23/2027
2. IBI 1 LLC / $0.00 / Columbus, Ohio / CC exp. 5/7/2026, MBE exp. 6/26/2026
3. Phoenix Contracting LLC / $86,450.00 / Ruskin, FL / CC exp. 9/14/2024
After evaluation of the bids, the Division of Police determined that Harrison Trailers LLC, meets all of the requirements of the bid and is recommended for award as the lowest, responsive, responsible and best bidder.
This company is not debarred according to sam.gov or prohibited from being awarded a contract as per the Auditor of State unresolved findings for recovery certified search.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $57,912.00, or so much thereof as may be needed, from the FY24 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) for the purchase of a four-horse gooseneck trailer, with requested accessories and associated shipping costs for the City of Columbus, Mounted Police Unit. Funds budgeted in FY24 JAG for this p...
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