Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
The Department of Public Service, Division of Infrastructure Management is responsible for treating Columbus roadways for snow and ice. The division is in need to purchase eight Ford F-350 pickup trucks with snow packages and three Ford Edge SUVs. The division will identify vehicles to be replaced due to age and condition at delivery. The City has a multiple year Universal Term Contract for this equipment with George Byers Sons, Inc.
The Director of Finance and Management is hereby authorized to associate all General Budget Reservations resulting from this ordinance with the Universal Term Contract for light duty trucks for the Department of Public Service, Division of Infrastructure Management.
The following Purchase Agreement association requires approval by City Council in order for the Division to expend more than $100,000.00, per 329.19(g):
George Byers Sons, Inc., PA004790, Light Duty Trucks, expires 6/30/2024.
2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
The contract compliance number for George Byers Sons, Inc. is CC006008 and expired 12/3/2022. The vendor has been notified of the need for recertification.
3. FISCAL IMPACT
This is a budgeted expense within the Municipal Motor Vehicle Tax Fund, Fund 2266. Funds are appropriated.
4. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
The department requests emergency designation for this legislation so that the equipment can be ordered and available for winter operations as quickly as possible.
Title
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement for eight Ford F-350 pickup trucks and three Ford Edge SUVs for the Department of Public Service with George Byers Sons; to authorize the expenditure of up to $505,414.00 from Municipal Motor Vehicle Tax Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($505,414.00)
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WHEREAS, the Department of Public Service, Divi...
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