Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to issue a purchase order to Heritage Fire Equipment to repair Columbus Fire Engine 24, which is in need of body repairs. A quote from the manufacturer's authorized repair dealer, Heritage Fire Equipment, has been received and approved by Fleet Management to commence repairs.
Bid Information: Universal Term Contract ~ Heritage Fire Equipment / Vendor 024589 / PA006291
Emergency Designation: This legislation is to be declared an emergency measure so that the repairs of this front line response apparatus may commence as soon as possible, and avoid any supply chain delays.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $109,092.50 for the purchase of body repairs needed on Columbus Fire Division Engine 24. Funds are available within the Fire Division's Safety Bond Fund for repair service.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to issue a purchase order to Heritage Fire Equipment for body repairs for Fire Engine 24 in accordance with the universal term contract established for such purpose; to authorize the expenditure of $109,092.50 from the Safety Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($109,092.50)
Body
WHEREAS, the Division of Fleet Management needs to complete repairs for Engine 24 from Heritage Fire Equipment on behalf of the Division of Fire in accordance with the universal term contract established for such purpose; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance authorizes the Director of Finance and Management to issue a purchase order to Heritage Fire Equipment on behalf of the Division of Fire for the aforementioned repairs; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operations of the Division of Fire, Department of Public Safety, in that it is immediately necessary to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to issue a purchase order to Heritage Fire Equipment for repairs to Columbus Fire E...
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