Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Finance and Management Director to associate all general budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with and to establish purchase orders from a previously established Universal Term Contract for the purchase of three (3) mobile column lifts for the continued mission of optimal upkeep for all vehicles across several departments in the City of Columbus Fleet Division. The purchase orders for three (3) mobile column lifts will be issued from a Universal Term Contract (UTC) that was previously established by the City of Columbus Purchasing Office.
This ordinance authorizes the Finance and Management Director to establish purchase orders with Leswego Corporation (PA005460) for three (3) mobile column lifts by the Fleet Management Division for subsequent use at the City of Columbus Fleet Management Division.
Leswego Corporation, Vendor# 032487, pending renewal - Auto Lifts OEM UTC - expires 10/31/26 ($148,854.84)
These mobile column lifts will be purchased as replacements for older high maintenance equipment. This will relieve the city of maintenance expenses and general upkeep costs. Investing in these units will reduce overall maintenance costs.
This company is not debarred according to the Federal excluded parties listing or prohibited from being awarded a contract as per the Auditor of State unresolved findings for recovery certified search.
Fiscal Impact: This ordinance seeks authority to expend $148,854.84 from the Fleet Management Capital Fund from a previously established Universal Term Contract for the acquisition of three (3) mobile column lifts on behalf of the Division of Fleet Management.
Emergency action is requested. Market volatility and supply chain issues have created unpredictable price increases in the automobile industry. In order to avoid any potential additional increases, emergency action is respectfully requested.
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To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on b...
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