Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation is for the option to establish a UTC contract for Vehicle Towing Services for the City of Columbus’ vehicles and equipment on an as needed basis. The term of the proposed option contract would be approximately two years, expiring August 31, 2017, with the option to renew for one (1) additional year. The Purchasing Office opened formal bids on July 30, 2015.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 relating to competitive bidding (Solicitation No. SA005942). Forty seven (47) bids were solicited: (M1A-3, F1-0, MBR-0). Two (2) bids were received.
The Purchasing Office is recommending award to the overall lowest, responsive, responsible and best bidder as follows:
Rusty’s Towing Service, MAJ, CC# 31-1274409 expires 7/29/2017, All Items, $1.00
Total Estimated Annual Expenditure: $50,000, Fleet Management, the primary user
The company is not debarred according to the Excluded Party Listing System of the Federal Government or prohibited from being awarded a contract according to the Auditor of State Unresolved Findings for Recovery Certified Search. This ordinance is being submitted as an emergency because, without emergency action, no less than 37 days will be added to this procurement cycle and the efficient delivery of valuable public services will be slowed.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding to establish this option contract is from the General Fund. City Agencies will be required to obtain approval to expend from their own appropriations for their estimated annual expenditures.
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To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract for the option to purchase Vehicle Towing Services with Rusty’s Towing Service; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00 to establish the contract from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency.
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WHEREAS, the Vehicle Towing Services UTC will provide towing services for the City...
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