Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Finance and Management Director to establish a purchase order with Rocks Trailer Sales., in the amount of $6,926.00 for the purchase of a Cargo Trailer per the results of bid RFQ010194. The Cargo Trailer is needed for use by the Recreation and Parks Department for the transportation of tables, chairs and other large items for events. This bid was processed in accordance with the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code. Two bids were received and opened for RFQ010194 on September 13, 2018 as follows:
Rocks Trailer Sales, (CC#: 31-1032688, exp. 7/24/20, MAJ) $6,926.00
Executive Security Group, (CC#: 33-1214282, exp.10/4/19, MAJ) $10,198.00
The Finance and Management Department recommends the bid award to Rocks Trailer Sales., as the lowest, most responsive and responsible bidder.
Rocks Trailer Sales Vendor #004623
Fiscal Impact: This ordinance authorizes an appropriation and expenditure of $6,926.00 from the Special Income Tax Fund with Rocks Trailer Sales, for the purchase of a Cargo Trailer for use by the Recreation and Parks Department. Funding for this acquisition is budgeted within the Special Income Tax Fund for 2018 citywide vehicle acquisitions. The Department of Finance and Management budgeted $7.0 million in the Special Income Tax Fund for 2018 Citywide Vehicle Acquisitions. In total, $7.5 million in 2017 and $6.0 million in 2016 were expended from the Special Income Tax Fund for the purchase of vehicles and associated up-fitting.
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To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the Fleet Management Division, to establish a purchase order with Rocks Trailer Sales. Inc. for the purchase of a Cargo Trailer for use by the Recreation and Parks Department; and to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $6,926.00 from the Special Income Tax fund. ($6,926.00)
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WHEREAS, the City has a need for a Cargo Trailer for use by the Recrea...
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