Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with the Mid Ohio Select Soccer League (MOSSL) to purchase 50 soccer goals that are currently located at Spindler Road Soccer Complex. The amount being authorized by this ordinance is $50,000.00.
The Columbus Recreation and Parks Department currently leases Spindler Road Soccer Complex to MOSSL through 2023. However, the MOSSL has gone through many changes and currently no longer has any teams registered through their organization. They plan to disband in the near future. As a result, the Recreation and Parks Department has terminated the lease agreement and is taking over both programming and maintenance of the facility in January 2023. There is not enough time in order to purchase the needed soccer goals to run the facility through the normal purchasing process prior to the upcoming soccer season. This is especially true during this time of global supply chain issues impacting the lead time on most items being purchased. Also, the soccer complex already has goals in place that MOSSL will no longer need going forward since they are disbanding. Furthermore, the cost to buy new goals is estimated to cost over $120,000.00. By negotiating with MOSSL, the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department has the opportunity to buy the existing goals for $50,000.00, creating a huge costs savings for the City. Taking ownership of the existing goals also creates efficiencies in that a formal procurement process does not need to take place, saving significant staff time and effort. Lastly, by leaving the existing goals in place, this agreement also eliminates the need to arrange for delivery and placement of new goals. As a result of these negotiations, it in the best interest of the City of Columbus to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code Chapter 329 in order to buy the existing soccer goals on site.
Principal Parties:
Mid Ohio Select Socce...
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