Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
Ordinance No. 1560-2026, passed by Columbus City Council on June 8, 2026 authorized the Director of Finance and Management to enter into contract with BEC Enterprises LLC for the purchase of a trail mounted aggregate heater, to authorize the expenditure of up to $98,735.54 from the Streets & Highways Bond Fund to purchase the equipment, and to declare an emergency.
This legislation authorizes an amendment to that ordinance for the sole purpose of including bid waiver language in order to accept and award BEC Enterprises LLC because the quote submitted with the bid was not valid for 180 days as required by bidding terms and conditions.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
There will be no additional fiscal impact to the City.
Title
To amend Ordinance 1560-2026 for the sole purpose of including the authorization of waiving the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code; and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
Body
WHEREAS, Ordinance 1560-2026 authorized the Director of Finance and Management to enter into contract with BEC Enterprises LLC for the purchase of a trail mounted aggregate heater, to authorize the expenditure of up to $98,735.54 from the Streets & Highways Bond Fund to purchase the equipment, and declare an emergency; and
WHEREAS, after passage of Ordinance 1560-2026 it was determined that bid waiver language should have been included due to the quote not being valid for 180 days as required by the bidding terms and conditions; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Service in that additional funds should be authorized immediately so that the equipment can be purchased and used during the current street maintenance season, thereby preserving the public health, peace, property, safety and welfare; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1: That the background of Ordinance Number 1560-2026, passed by Columbus City Council on June 8, 2026, is her...
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