Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Bobcat Enterprises and the expenditure of city funds within the Municipal Motor Vehicle Tax Fund, Fund 2266, contingent on the passage of Ordinance 0055-2025, for the purchase of a Bobcat Utility Work Machine and attachments to clear and maintain city bike lanes and paths for the Department of Public Service, Division of Infrastructure Management.
The Division of Infrastructure Management will use the equipment to clear and maintain bike lanes and paths during snow and ice events. This critical equipment allows individuals to continue to walk and cycle on city bike lanes and paths so that in the event of inclement weather, the facilities are still available to use. This equipment ensures that safety is prioritized for all city residents.
Searches in the System for Award Management (Federal) and the Findings for Recovery list (State) produced no findings against Bobcat Enterprises.
2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
The contract compliance number for Bobcat Enterprises is CC004399 and expires on 11/18/2026.
3. FISCAL IMPACT
Budgeted funds will be used to purchase this equipment from the Municipal Motor Vehicle Tax Fund, Fund 2266, contingent on the passage of Ordinance 0055-2025.
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 Division of Infrastructure Management can purchase the equipment during the current winter season to clear and maintain bike lanes and paths to ensure public safety of those using the facilities.
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
Emergency action is requested to allow the Department of Public Servi...
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