Explanation
Background: This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director on behalf of the Fleet Management Division to enter into contract with Enterprise Holdings Inc. for the rental of vehicles on behalf of City Departments.
The Department of Finance and Management Fleet Management Division solicited competitive bids for rental of vehicles services in accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 of City Code (RFQ032045). One (1) bid was received on March 3, 2026 and opened on March 4, 2026. The sole bidder was Enterprise Holding Inc.
SUPPLIER: Enterprise Holding Inc. - Vendor# 007986 - $280,000.00
This contract is for one (1) year with the option to renew for three (3) additional one (1) year periods upon mutual agreement and approval of Columbus City Council. If unforeseen issues or difficulties are encountered that would require additional funding, a modification would be requested.
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 legislation authorizes the expenditure of $280,000.00 from the Fleet Management Operating Fund with Enterprise Holdings Inc. for the rental of passenger and cargo vans for use by City Departments. The Fleet Management Division budgeted $270,000.00 within the Fleet Operating Fund for vehicle rentals in 2026, increases in rental costs requires Fleet to surpass this amount. In 2025 $223,271.00 was expended for vehicle rental. In 2024 $175,000.00 was expended for vehicle rental. In 2023 $112,793.55, was expended for these services.
Emergency action This ordinance is being submitted as an emergency in order to ensure that planned summer programming by the Department of Recreation and Parks continues without interruption or delay, for the health and prosperity of City of Columbus citizens.
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