Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Finance and Management Director to issue blanket purchase orders for various automotive equipment, parts, supplies, and various services for the Fleet Management Division. Services also provided include the Fleet Focus Management System and the CNG fueling stations. The vendors in this ordinance are designated as sole source.
The sole source vendors listed herein are 1) local makers and distributors of vehicle equipment and parts, 2) the local authorized dealers for manufacturer's parts, or 3) the only authorized facility to perform manufacturer or warranty repairs within a geographic area (City of Columbus, Franklin County).
Attempts have been made to formally bid many of these parts and services. However, these vendors generally do not bid, recognizing that they are the only authorized dealer in the immediate geographic area to perform services or supply parts.
Fiscal Impact: The Fleet Management Division 2012 operating budget contains $4.7 million for the purchase of automotive parts, supplies, and services. This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $51,000.00 for sole source automotive parts, supplies, and services.
Emergency action is requested to ensure an uninterrupted supply of parts, supplies, and services to maintain the City's fleet, including for Public Safety and Refuse collection vehicles and CNG fueling station.
Title
To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to issue blanket purchase orders for various automotive equipment parts, supplies, and services with various vendors, to authorize the expenditure of $51,000.00 from the Fleet Management Services Fund, and to declare and emergency. ($51,000.00)
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WHEREAS, the purchase of various automotive parts, supplies and services cannot be reasonably anticipated for all vehicles and motorized equipment maintained by the Fleet Management Division; and
WHEREAS, at times providers of various automotive equipmen...
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