City of Columbus - File #: 3270-2023

• File #: 3270-2023
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 11/15/2023
• In control: Public Safety Committee
• On agenda: 12/11/2023
• Final action: 12/14/2023
• Title: To authorize and direct the City Auditor to transfer $1,512,944.00 within the Safety General Obligation Bond Fund; to amend the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the Department of Public Safety, to enter into contracts with and issue a purchase order to Horton Emergency Vehicles for the purchase of four (4) EMS transport vehicles in the amount of $1,512,944.00; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; to authorize the expenditure of $1,512,944.00 from the Safety General Obligation Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,512,944.00)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
12/14/2023	1	ACTING CITY CLERK	Attest
12/13/2023	1	MAYOR	Signed
12/11/2023	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
12/11/2023	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass

Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to issue purchase orders to Horton Emergency Vehicles for the purchase of Fire and EMS emergency response vehicles and related equipment. The Division of Fire has an immediate need to purchase four (4) EMS transport vehicles (medics) from Horton Emergency Vehicles to replace medics that have been removed from service.
BID INFORMATION: Horton Emergency Vehicles ~ FID #352018529 / Vendor 007091 ~ The Division of Fire requests to purchase four (4) EMS transport vehicles (medics) in the amount of $1,512,944.00. Competitive bidding is being waived for Horton Emergency Vehicles for the purchase of these EMS medics. The Division of Fire has standardized it's custom EMS response apparatus fleet. This custom apparatus from Horton Emergency Vehicles has been the Fire Division's standardized equipment for several years. In an effort to purchase apparatus that are best for the operations given the quality, durability and customizability Horton offers, as well as the cost effective approach that has resulted from negotiating directly with the manufacturer during the build process. By dealing directly with the manufacturer during the specification and price negotiation processes, the Division of Fire is able to control costs to remain within budgeted funding and manage lead times. The subsequent contracts established by Fleet Management with Horton Emergency Vehicles has also simplified the managing of parts/service after purchase.
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: Current build times are approximately two (2) years for the EMS transport vehicles (medics) being purchased in this ordinance. Emergency action is requested to insure funds are encumbered immediately to allow for the production of these custom apparatus to commence upon passage of this ordinance and confirmation of the subsequent purchase orders to avoid delays in purchasing due to potential supply chain shortages.
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