City of Columbus - File #: 2273-2013

• File #: 2273-2013
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 9/19/2013
• In control: Public Service & Transportation Committee
• On agenda: 11/4/2013
• Final action: 11/8/2013
• Title: To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into various contracts for the purchase of equipment and vehicles for the Department of Public Service, Division of Planning & Operations; to authorize the expenditure of $1,214,292.14 from the Streets and Highways Bonds Fund, no. 704; to establish an Auditor's Certificate in the amount of $1,214,292.14 for the purchases listed within this legislation; and to declare an emergency. ($1,214,292.14)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
11/8/2013	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
11/7/2013	1	MAYOR	Signed
11/4/2013	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
11/4/2013	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass

Explanation
Background:
The Division of Planning and Operations utilizes various equipment for projects throughout the City of Columbus. This equipment will replace units that are beyond their useful service life and provide for more reliable equipment to carry out services provided by the Division. These purchases are consistent with the division's replacement program.

This ordinance will establish an Auditor's Certificate and authorize the expenditures for the purchase of needed equipment through the City of Columbus Purchasing office. All bids will be obtained and contracts awarded using City Code 329, however this legislation will set up all the required funding to enter into contracts with the vendors on an as-needed basis.

All equipment will be bid through the City of Columbus Purchasing System and all contracts will be approved by the Director of Finance and Management. The equipment list below provides estimates only.

Competitive bids will be solicited and opened by the Purchasing Office or obtained through any current universal term contract for the following pieces of equipment:

Equipment Quantity Estimated Cost
Semi-Tractor w/ Trailer|9
9|185,000.00
Attenuator Trailers|99|122,292.14
Wood Chippers|99|115,000.00
Anti-Icing Trailers|99|45,000.00
40' Aerial Truck|9
9|160,000.00
29' Aerial Trucks|99|445,000.00
Plow Attachments for JD Tractors|99|40,000.00
F450 Traffic Dump Truck|9
9|40,000.00
Traffic Excavation Trailer|9
9|15,000.00
Traffic Emergency Response Vehicle|9
9|47,000.00

Emergency Designation:
In order to have all the equipment available and to replace old equipment as quickly as possible, it is necessary to authorize this expenditure to have the funding and approval complete when the bidding has been finalized. Emergency legislation is required to proceed with the funding for equipment immediately while the bidding is in process.

Fiscal Impact:
$1...