Explanation
This legislation authorizes the Columbus City Attorney’s Office to enter into contract with MDDR Enterprises Incorporated (vendor # 033102) and Lindsay Automotive Inc. (vendor # 004376) for vehicle maintenance and/or repair services for the city’s Project Taillight public service program.
The Columbus City Attorney’s Project Taillight public safety and crime prevention program offers low-income residents access to free vehicle repairs. These repairs keep drivers, passengers and pedestrians safer on the roads and prevent low-income residents from receiving tickets for safety code violations. Project Taillight started as a two-year, grant funded pilot and with the partnership of Columbus City Council, is now a fully-funded program that assists with several different kinds of car repairs for residents.
PROCUREMENT:
In accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 of Columbus City Code, the Columbus City Attorney’s Office solicited Best Value Procurement bids for auto repair services through the Vendor Services and Bonfire websites from February 20th through March 24th, 2025 (solicitation #RFQ029673). The city attorney sought to identify up to five (5) repair partners located in high-need neighborhoods across Columbus. However, only two (2) bids were received. These proposals were evaluated and scored by the review committee using the rubric outlined in the solicitation. Both the Lindsay Automotive, Inc. and MDDR Enterprises Incorporated applications were deemed responsive with both vendors demonstrating a clear understanding of project work and meeting all partner requirements.
Both contracts will be for seventeen months (May 1st, 2025 through December 31st, 2026) with a twelve-month renewal option. NOTE: Funding is contingent on availability within the budget, mutual agreement between the parties, approval of Columbus City Council and certification of funds by the Columbus City Auditor.
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