Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the Infrastructure Management Division, to establish a purchase order in the amount of $110,980.40 from a Universal Term Contract (UTC) (PA002635) with Bell Equipment Company for the acquisition of one (1) Epoke S4902 Sirius AST Spreader. This equipment will be used by the Department Public Service, Division of Infrastructure Management, who is responsible for treating Columbus roadways for ice and snow. This multiple year UTC was established by the Purchasing Office for the acquisition of Anti-Icing/Deicing Equipment.
2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
Bell Equipment’s contract compliance number is C007526 and expires 8/17/19.
3. FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are budgeted and available for this expenditure from Street and Highway Bonds Fund (7704).
4. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
The department requests emergency designation for this legislation so that the equipment can be used for the upcoming snow season.
Title
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract for the purchase of one (1) Epoke S4902 Sirius AST spreader unit for the Division of Infrastructure Management to be used for snow and ice control in accordance with the established universal term contract with Bell Equipment; to authorize the expenditure of $110,980.40 from the Street and Highway Bonds Fund (7704); and declare an emergency. ($110,980.40)
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WHEREAS, the Department of Public Service, Division of Infrastructure Management, is responsible for snow and ice removal along the City's roadway system; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Infrastructure Management desires to purchase one (1) Epoke S4902 Sirius AST unit to assist with snow and ice removal; and
WHEREAS, the City of Columbus Purchasing office has established a Universal Term Contract with Bell Equipment for the purchase of Epoke equipment; and
WHEREAS, is necessary to authorize the Director of Fin...
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