Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
The Division of Refuse Collection utilizes 300 gallon containers in its mechanized collection system. Columbus collects the refuse from over 45,000 single family residences with 300-gallon containers that are placed in our alleys at a ratio of one container for every two to three residences. The Division also requires replacement parts for containers that are not covered by warranties. This legislation authorizes the Director of Finance and Management to establish a purchase order for the purchase of 300-gallon refuse containers and container parts for the Division of Refuse Collection per the terms and conditions of a to be established contract as follows:
Rotational Molding, Inc. - (Contract to be established) expiring March 31, 2015 (SA004563).
The total expenditure authorized within this ordinance is $739,516.00 for the purchase of 300 gallon containers and miscellaneous parts, including lids, for these containers.
Searches in the Excluded Party List System (Federal) and the Findings for Recovery list (State) produced no findings against Rotational Molding, Inc.
2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
Rotational Molding, Inc.'s contract compliance number is 90-0633782 and expires February 09, 2014.
3. FISCAL IMPACT
Funding for this expense is available within the Refuse G.O. Bonds Fund. This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $739,516.00 for 300-gallon containers and miscellaneous parts.
4. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested to allow for containers to be purchased as soon as possible so not to interrupt refuse collection services.
Title
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a purchase order with Rotational Molding, Inc. for the purchase of 300-gallon mechanized collection containers and container parts for the Division of Refuse Collection per the terms and conditions of a to be established universal term contract; to authorize the expenditure of $739,516.00 or so much thereof as may...
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