Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Regal Research & Mfg. Co. LLC, on behalf of the Recreation and Parks Department for the purchase of ten (10) accessible golf carts. The amount being authorized by this ordinance is $163,940.00.
The Green SoloRider accessible golf carts include an electric stand-up seat, a leg support system, and a retractable sun canopy to allow for inclusive participation at the City’s golf courses. The golf carts will be distributed amongst the Mentel Memorial golf course, Raymond Memorial golf course, Turnberry golf course, and Wilson Road golf course and will be used by individuals with physical and developmental disabilities.
Vendor Bid/Proposal Submissions (ODI designation status):
Bids were advertised through Vendor Services, in accordance with City Code Section 329, by the City of Columbus Purchasing Office per RFQ026077. The following bids were received:
Regal Research & Mfg. Co. LLC: $163,940.00
Phoenix Contracting LLC: $180,330.00
One Nation Distribution LLC: $199,890.00
Principal Parties:
Regal Research & Mfg. Co. LLC
1200 East Plano Parkway
Plano, TX 75074
Eric Hatch, (972) 494-0359
Contract Compliance Number: 046371
Contract Compliance Expiration Date: August 24, 2025
Emergency Justification: Emergency action is being requested to meet the vendor’s bid price contingency requirement of obtaining a purchase order within 90 days.
Benefits to the Public: The accessible golf carts will be used for recreation and sports programming at various athletic complexes.
Area(s) Affected: Citywide (99)
Master Plan Relation: This project will support the Recreation and Parks Master Plan by helping to ensure that sports programming remain safe, inclusive, and user friendly.
Fiscal Impact: $163,940.00 is budgeted and available from within the Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund 2209, Community Recovery Subfund 220902 to meet the fin...
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