Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to renew an existing Universal Term Contract (UTC) for the option to obtain playground equipment and parts with Michigan Playgrounds, LLC. This contract provides for the purchase of Playworld© equipment and parts to maintain facilities for the Recreation and Parks Department.
The contract, PO091531 was established as a sole source contract, and authorized under Ordinance Number 2219-2017. The contract expires September 30, 2019. In accordance with the contract, the City and Michigan Playgrounds LLC can renew the contract for an additional one year term subject to mutual agreement and approval of proper City Authorities.
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: The Finance and Management Department respectfully requests this legislation be considered an emergency measure to insure there is no interruption of the goods provided.
FISCAL IMPACT: No funding is required to renew the option contract. The Recreation and Parks Department must set aside their own funding for their estimated expenditures.
Title
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to renew a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Playworld equipment and parts with Michigan Playgrounds, LLC; and to declare an emergency.
Body
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office entered into a Universal Term Contract for Playground Equipment for use by Recreation and Parks Department; and
WHEREAS, this contract was entered into in accordance with Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Code, as pursuant to Sole Source provisions with Michigan Playgrounds, LLC. In accordance with the contract, the City and Michigan Playgrounds, LLC, can renew the contract for an additional one year period, subject to mutual agreement and approval of proper City authorities; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Recreation and Parks Department in that it is necessary to authorize the Finance and Management D...
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