Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Finance and Management Director on behalf of the Fleet Management Division to enter into contract with LESWEGO Corp. for two (2) mobile column lifts. These mobile column lifts will be utilized by the Department of Finance Fleet Division for the continued mission of optimal upkeep for all vehicles across several departments in the City of Columbus Fleet. RFQ025115 closed on 06/29/2023. There were four (4) bidders and the award was given to the LESWEGO Corp. It was the second lowest bidder but the lowest bidder did not meet bid specs, providing a ball and screw type lift while the specs required a hydraulic lift cylinder style. Leswego was selected as being the lowest and best bid response to bid specifications, length of warranty and available delivery date:
ARI Phoenix Inc. - $98,430.74
LESWEGO Corp. - $101,881.40
Genuine Parts Co / NAPA - $103,840.00
Technology International Inc. - $115,330.00
LESWEGO Corp contract compliance number 34-4472715 expires 05/04/2025
Fiscal Impact: A total of $101,881.40 will be spent from the Fleet Management Capital Fund 5205 and has been budgeted.
Emergency action is requested due to the instability of the automobile supply chain. The market volatility of all the OEMs continues with the ongoing shortage of chips and other critical supply line parts to produce vehicles. This limited availability is causing vehicles to increase in cost as well as limit their availability. Therefore, emergency legislation is being requested so that Fleet may ensure the pending purchase and delivery of these vehicles, which will not occur without this additional funding.
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To authorize the Finance and Management Director on behalf of the Fleet Management Division to enter into contract with LESWEGO Corp. for two (2) mobile column lifts.; to authorize the expenditure of $101,881.40 from the Fleet Capital Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($101,881.40)
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WHEREAS, the Fleet...
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