Explanation
Background:
The Division Refuse Collection is in need of equipment to assist with the collection of refuse throughout the City of Columbus. This equipment will replace units that are beyond their useful service life and provide for more reliable equipment. These purchases have been reviewed and approved by Division administrators
This ordinance will establish an Auditor's Certificate and authorize the expenditures for the purchase of needed equipment through the City of Columbus Purchasing office. All bids will be obtained and contracts awarded using City Code 329, however this legislation will set up all the required funding to enter into contracts with the vendors on an as-needed basis.
All equipment will be bid through the City of Columbus Purchasing System and all contracts will be approved by the Director of Finance and Management. The equipment list below provides estimates only.
Competitive bids will be solicited and opened by the Purchasing Office or obtained through any current universal term contract for the following pieces of equipment:
Equipment Quantity Estimated Cost
Powerwash trailers for outposts|99|$30,000.00
Spreaders for light duty trucks|99|$24,980.00
The powerwash trailers will be utilized at the refuse collection outposts and warehouse to assist with keeping facilities, vehicles and containers clean. Used containers are brought in to be refurbished and need to be cleaned and sometimes have graffiti removed prior to redeployment.
The spreaders will be for supervisor trucks so that salt can be put down in areas such as alleyways and streets in German Village to assist collection trucks getting though their routes in a timely manner in the winter.
Emergency Designation:
In order to have all the equipment available and to replace old equipment as quickly as possible, it is necessary to authorize this expenditure to have the funding and approval complete w...
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