Explanation
BACKGROUND: To change the company name and Federal Identification number for contracts and purchase orders currently in process and established with Nortrax-Great Lakes Inc. due to the purchase of the company. This ordinance authorizes the assignment of all past, present and future business done by the City of Columbus from Nortrax-Great Lakes Inc., FID 311160782 to Murphy Tractor & Equipment Company, FID 480942178.
1. Amount of additional funds: No additional funds are necessary to modify the pending option contracts.
2. Reason additional needs were not foreseen: The current supplier underwent a buyout.
3. Reason other procurement processes not used: The same exact product is required as originally bid. No lower pricing/more attractive terms and conditions are anticipated through rebidding at this time.
4. How cost was determined: Terms and conditions are in accordance with the original agreement.
FISCAL IMPACT: No additional monies are required to modify the option contracts. Each agency must set aside their own funding for their estimated expenditures.
In order to maintain an uninterrupted supply of parts to City agencies using Universal Term Contracts and open Purchase Orders, this ordinance is being submitted as an emergency.
Title
To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to modify past, present and future contracts and purchase orders with Nortrax-Great Lakes Inc. to Murphy Tractor & Equipment Company; and to declare an emergency. ($0)
Body
WHEREAS, the Finance/Purchasing Office has universal term contracts (UTC) for Heavy Duty OEM Specialty Services and OEM Truck Parts, Supplies, and Accessories and there are in existence purchase orders for the option to purchase primarily vehicle repair service, parts and equipment; and
WHEREAS, Nortrax-Great Lakes Inc. has been purchased by Murphy Tractor & Equipment Company and in addition to notifying the City of the buyout, Murphy Tractor ...
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