Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all general budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contracts for elevator parts, service, and repair on behalf of the Facilities Management Division, in order to repair and service City elevators. This contract will be utilized by the Facilities Management Division for repairs, parts, and routine maintenance on elevators on an as needed basis.
All related purchase orders for elevator parts, service, and repair will be issued from Universal Term Contracts previously established by the City of Columbus, Purchasing Office. The current UTC vendor is as follows:
Fujitec America, Inc. vendor no. 001627
PA007121 - elevator maintenance and emergency services, expires April 30, 2026
Emergency designation: Emergency action is requested to ensure that elevator maintenance and emergency services can continue without interruption.
Fiscal Impact: This legislation authorizes the expenditure of $150,000.00 from the General Fund with Fujitec for elevator maintenance and emergency service for the Facilities Management Division. The Facilities Management Division expended $200,000.00 in 2023 for these services.
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To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to associate all general budget reservations resulting from this ordinance and to establish purchase orders with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement with Fujitec America, Inc. for elevator maintenance and emergency service for the Facilities Management Division; to authorize the expenditure of up to $150,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($150,000.00)
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WHEREAS, Universal Term Contracts (UTC) have been established through the formal competitive bidding process of the Purchasing Office for elevator maintenance and emergency service; and
WHEREAS, the Facilities Managem...
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