Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance changes the company name and Federal Identification number for contracts and purchase orders currently in process and established with Miami Valley International Trucks, Inc. and Center City International Trucks, Inc., due to a its purchase by another company. This ordinance authorizes the assignment of all past, present and future business done by the City of Columbus from Miami Valley International Trucks, Inc. (Fed ID # 31-1040091) and Center City International Trucks, Inc. (Fed ID # 31-1048371) to Rush Truck Centers of Ohio, Inc., (“Rush”) (Fed ID # 46-1123337).
1. Amount of additional funds: No additional funds are necessary to modify the pending option contracts.
2. Reason additional needs were not foreseen: The current suppliers underwent a buyout.
3. Reason other procurement processes not used: This is an assignment of a current contract that confirmed to Columbus City Codes 329.
4. How cost was determined: Terms and conditions are in accordance with the original agreement.
FISCAL IMPACT: No additional monies are required all contracts have been approved and funded Each agency must set aside their own funding for their estimated expenditures. All future will be sent for legislative approval.
In order to maintain an uninterrupted supply of parts to City agencies using Universal Term Contracts and open Purchase Orders, this ordinance is being submitted as an emergency.
Title
To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to modify past, present and future contracts and purchase orders with Miami Valley International Trucks, Inc. and Center City International Trucks, Inc., and to declare an emergency.
Body
WHEREAS, the Finance/Purchasing Office has universal term contracts (UTC) for OEM Truck parts and Supplies, and HD Refuse Vehicle Repair and Parts, and there are in existence purchase orders for the option to purchase vehicle repair parts, equipment, and service; and
WHEREAS, Miami Vall...
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