Explanation
This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to modify and increase a contract on behalf of the Fleet Management Division with Ricart Properties Inc. for vehicle alignment and Ford OEM repair services.
The Department of Finance and Management solicited Competitive Bids for vehicle alignment and Ford OEM repair services, the subject services in accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 of City Code (RFQ027247). Ricart Properties, Inc. was deemed to be the lowest, responsible and best bidder.
Ordinance 1399-2024 authorized the initial contract with Ricart Properties, Inc. The original contract was entered into on June 4th 2024, with the option to renew for three (3) additional one (1) year periods upon mutual agreement and approval of Columbus City Council. If unforeseen issues or difficulties are encountered that would require additional funding, a modification would be requested.
Ordinance 1096-2025 authorized the first of three allowed renewals of the contract with Ricart Properties, Inc. for vehicle alignment and Ford OEM repair services. The contract, entered into on May 14, 2025, in the amount of $275,000, has been fully utilized and is expected to be depleted by the end of February 2026. This is due to an increase in the number of OEM repairs and a rise in the number of vehicles serviced by Fleet Management. Continued access to these services is critical to the ongoing operation of the City of Columbus fleet.
SUPPLIER: Ricart Properties, Inc., Certification Number CC-004963 Expiration: 11/19/2027, D365#004963,
The company is not debarred according to the Excluded Party Listing System of the Federal Government or prohibited from being awarded a contract according to the Auditor of State Unresolved Findings for Recovery Certified Search.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes a modification of the contract for an additional $95,000.00 from the Fleet Operating Fund for Ford OEM repairs and vehicle alignments serv...
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