Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to expend up to $100,800.00 to facilitate and support the mobilization and deployment of TNT Power Wash Inc. dba TNT Services for the provision of de-icing, snow, and ice removal during episodes of heavy snowfall this winter.
The Department of Public Service administers a variety of municipal services within the City of Columbus necessary for public health and safety, including de-icing, snow, and ice removal during inclement weather. With more than 90,000 lane miles of roadways to service each winter, the Department of Public Service seeks the assistance of other jurisdictions and independent contractors to supplement City crews on local roadways. This year, the Department of Public Service posted a solicitation for on-call de-icing, snow, and ice removal services. TNT Power Wash Inc. dba TNT Services responded, offering up to six (6) staffed trucks to assist during heavy snowfall. This legislation authorizes the execution of a service contract with TNT Power Wash Inc. dba TNT Services and the expenditure of up to $100,800.00 for said operations.
2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
The contract compliance number for TNT Power Wash Inc. dba TNT Services is CC010784, expiration date 11/19/27.
3. FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for this planned expenditure in the amount of $100,800.00 are budgeted in the Street Construction Maintenance and Repair Fund.
4. REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF FORMAL COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS
The Department of Public Service posted solicitation RFQ033041 to identify prospective independent contractors with the availability and capacity to assist the Division of Infrastructure Management with de-icing, snow, and ice removal operations. Respondents, including TNT Power Wash Inc. dba TNT Services, submitted information questionnaires rather than formal proposals or bids. A waiver of the formal competitive bidding requirements of Code Chapter 329 is hereby requested to enable the...
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