Explanation
The purpose of this legislation is to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish purchase orders for the purchase of various Light Duty Trucks for the Division of Power and Water, from an established Universal Term Contract with Graham Ford Inc.
The vehicles will be used by employees of the Division of Power and Water for maintenance, repair, inspections and rehabilitation projects. The vehicles are being purchased from a Universal Term Contract with Graham Ford and have been approved by the City of Columbus Fleet Management Division.
The current Manufacturer's order cut off dates for these vehicles range from May 05, 2008 - June 09, 2008. Due to the early manufacturer cutoff dates it is requested that this legislation be submitted as emergency.
Suppliers: Graham Ford Inc. (34-0901877) Expires 5-17-08
Fiscal Impact: $104,803.00 is being requested for this purchase and is budgeted in the Division of Power and Water's 2008 budget.
$183,301.00 was spent in 2007
$377,374.00 was spent in 2006
Title
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish purchase orders for the purchase of Light Duty Trucks with Graham Ford Inc. for the Division of Power and Water, to authorize the expenditure of $104,803.00 from the Water System Operating Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($104,803.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office opened formal bids for the option to purchase Light Duty Trucks, and
WHEREAS, a Universal Term Contract was established with Graham Ford Inc, and
WHEREAS, the vehicles will be used by employees of the Division of Power and Water for maintenance, repair, inspections and rehabilitation projects, and
WHEREAS, purchase orders will be issued in accordance with the terms and specifications of Contract Number: FL003789 on file in the Purchasing Office; and
WHEREAS; the vehicles being purchased have been approved by the City of Columbus Fleet Management Division, and
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