Explanation
The Transportation Division utilizes steel strain poles to erect traffic signals and signs. These poles can be purchased per the terms and conditions of a State of Ohio universal term contract (#IFB-045-02 expiring July 31, 2004) that is available for use by local jurisdictions. This ordinance authorizes the purchase of thirty-six (36) strain poles of various dimensions to meet the Transportation Division's anticipated needs for 2004 as follows:
Design 6/ 30 foot steel strain poles with accessories/ 20 @ $1,606.00 each / $32,120.00 total
Design 7/ 30 foot steel stain poles with accessories/ 8 @ $1,889.00 each/ $15,112.00 total
Design 7/ 32 foot steel strain poles with accessories/ 8 @ $1,944.00 each/ $15,552.00 total
The anticipated expense for all poles is $62,784.00. The vendor is Jem Engineering and Manufacturing Company, Incorporated, 908 West 41st Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74107. The division did not purchase steel strain poles in 2003.
Fiscal Impact: Funds for this purchase are available within the ADA Ramp project within the 1995, 1999 Voted Streets and Highways Fund. This ordinance transfers money from this project to the Signal Installation project, where its expenditure is authorized.
Emergency action is requested to ensure the timely availability of the poles so as not to delay scheduled signal installations.
Title
To authorize the transfer of $62,784.00 between projects within the 1995, 1999 Voted Streets and Highways Fund; to authorize the Finance Director to establish a purchase order for the purchase of steel strain poles for the Transportation Division per the terms and conditions of an existing state universal term contract with Jem Engineering and Manufacturing Company, Incorporated; to authorize the expenditure of $62,784.00 from the 1995, 1999 Voted Streets and Highways Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($62,784.00)
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WHEREAS, the Transportation Division utilizes steel strain poles to e...
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