Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
The Division of Planning and Operations is responsible for conducting snow and ice removal along the City's roadway system. Rock salt is used extensively in these operations.
The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has established its annual cooperative purchasing contract (018-12) which allows participating government agencies to purchase rock salt from a selected vendor. The vendor for this contract is Cargill, Inc. The City of Columbus is authorized to participate in this cooperative purchase contract through city ordinance 1088-2012. Per the agreement, entities can purchase up to 20% more than requested. The Department of Public Service is requesting to purchase an additional 2,000 tons to ensure salt is available for the remainder of the current snow season.
Maximum Rock Salt
Company Salt to be Purchased Cost Per Ton Maximum Total Cost
Cargill, Inc. 2,000 $50.92 $101,840.00
2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
Cargill, Inc.’s contract compliance number is 41-0177680
3. FISCAL IMPACT
Funding for the purchase is available within the Municipal Motor Vehicle Tax Fund, Fund 266.
4. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
This legislation is requested to be heard as an emergency due to the necessity of the Division of Planning and Operations to purchase the tonnage of rock salt as soon as possible.
Title
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Cargill, Inc. for the purchase of an additional 2,000 tons of salt; to authorize the expenditure of $101,840.00 from the Municipal Motor Vehicle Tax Fund; and declare an emergency. ($101,840.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the Division of Planning and Operations is responsible for conducting snow and ice removal along the City's roadway system and currently has a contract with ODOT for the purchase and delivery of rock salt through Cargill, ...
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