Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Ohio Traffic and Lighting Solutions, Inc. for the purchase of traffic signal supports and to issue purchase orders as necessary for the purchase of the traffic signal supports on behalf of the Department of Public Service, Division of Traffic Management. The Division of Traffic Management will use the traffic signal supports in association with the Intersection - Cleveland Ave at Myrtle Ave project.
The Department of Public Service is in the process of bidding the construction portion for the Intersection - Cleveland Ave at Myrtle Ave project. In an effort to ensure these projects are completed on-time, Public Service is requesting to waive bidding provisions of City Code Chapter 329, enter directly into contract with Ohio Traffic and Lighting Solutions, Inc., and to establish a purchase order with Ohio Traffic and Lighting Solutions, Inc. to purchase the traffic signal supports. The lead time on these commodities can be up to six (6) months from order and would cause delays in the construction.
2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
Ohio Traffic and Lighting Solutions, Inc. contract compliance number is CC026399 and expires 10/16/2025.
3. FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are available and appropriated within the Municipal Motor Vehicle Tax Fund, Fund 2266.
4. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested to ensure the signal supports are received as soon as possible so that the project is completed on time.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Department of Public Service, Division of Traffic Management, to establish a purchase order with Ohio Traffic and Lighting Solutions, Inc. for traffic signal supports for the Intersection - Cleveland Ave at Myrtle Ave project; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Codes Chapter 329; to authorize the expenditure of up t...
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