Explanation
Background: This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to establish a contract on behalf of the Fleet Management Division with Ricart Properties Inc. for vehicle alignment and Ford OEM repair services.
The City of Columbus previously bid and successfully awarded Ricart Properties Inc. the contract for front end alignment and Ford OEM repair services, pursuant to bid solicitation RFQ027247. Two bids were received and opened on April 21st 2023. Ricart Properties Inc was found to be the lowest, responsible and best bidder.
This contract is for one year, from the date of execution by the City of Columbus with the option of the three (3) renewals available made on a year-to-year basis upon mutual agreement, budgeted funds and approval by Columbus City Council. If unforeseen issues or difficulties are encountered that would require additional funding, a modification would be requested.
This Ordinance is being submitted in accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 of City Code pertaining to entering into a service contract.
SUPPLIER: Ricart Properties, Inc., Certification Number CC-004963 Expiration: 01/09/2026, D365#004963,
The company is not debarred according to the Excluded Party Listing System of the Federal Government or prohibited from being awarded a contract according to the Auditor of State Unresolved Findings for Recovery Certified Search.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $110,000.00 from the Fleet Operating Fund for Ford OEM repairs and vehicle alignments.
$110,000.00 was spent in 2023
$50,000.00 was spent in 2022
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: This ordinance is being submitted as an emergency in order to allow the continuation of vital services to keep the Department of Finance and Management - Fleet Management division, Police, Fire and a number of others City of Columbus divisions operations running efficiently for the health and prosperity of City of Columbus citizens
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