Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to issue a purchase order to Heritage Fire Equipment, LLC to repair Columbus Fire Ladder 32, which is in need of body improvements to replace worn ladder parts including aerial lacing pieces, the bucket yoke, a hydraulic cylinder and the rotation gearbox. A quote from the manufacturer's authorized repair dealer, Heritage Fire Equipment, LLC, has been received and approved by Fleet Management to commence improvements to the Ladder in order to place it back in service.
Bid Information: Universal Term Contract ~ Heritage Fire Equipment, LLC / Vendor 024589 / PA006291
Emergency Designation: This legislation is to be declared an emergency measure so that the improvements to this front-line response apparatus may commence as soon as possible, and avoid any supply chain delays.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $127,591.56 for improvements needed on Columbus Fire Division Ladder 32 to place it back in service. Funds are available within the Fleet Operating Fund, Fund 5200, for such improvements.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to issue a purchase order to Heritage Fire Equipment, LLC for improvements to Fire Ladder 32 in accordance with the universal term contract established for such purpose; to authorize the expenditure of $127,591.56 from the Fleet Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($127,591.56)
Body
WHEREAS, the Division of Fleet Management needs to complete improvements for Ladder 32 from Heritage Fire Equipment, LLC on behalf of the Division of Fire in accordance with the universal term contract established for such purpose; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize an expenditure of $127,591.56 from the Fleet Operating Fund, Fund 5200, for improvements to Ladder 32; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operations of the Division of Fire, Department of Publ...
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