Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Finance and Management Director to establish purchase orders with The Goodyear Rubber and Tire Co. The City of Columbus previously bid and successfully awarded The Goodyear Rubber and Tire Co. as the supplier of various automobile and truck tires. The Goodyear Rubber and Tire Company is doing business as Wingfoot Commercial Tire System, LLC, for the City of Columbus.
This company is not debarred according to the Federal excluded parties listing or prohibited from being awarded a contract to the Auditor of State unresolved findings for recovery certified search.
The Goodyear Rubber and Tire Co. Contract Compliance Number is: 34-0253240 expires 02/28/2014
Fiscal Impact: The Fleet Management Division 2014 operating budget contains $700,000.00 for the purchase of tires. This legislation authorizes the expenditure of $400,000.00 with The Goodyear Rubber and Tire Co. DBA, Wingfoot Commercial Tire Systems LLC, for the purchase of various automobile and truck tires.
Emergency action: is requested to ensure an uninterrupted supply of vehicle tires for City equipment and vehicles. These tires are used by all City vehicles, including Police, Fire and Refuse Collection vehicles. This ordinance is contingent on passage of the 2014 operating budget.
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To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of Fleet Management Division, to issue purchase orders with The Goodyear Rubber and Tire Co. DBA, Wingfoot Commercial Tire Systems LLC for automobile, truck, and vehicle tires; to authorize the expenditure of $400,000.00 from the Fleet Management Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($400,000.00)
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WHEREAS, the Finance and Management Department, Fleet Management Division, has a need to purchase various automobile and vehicle tires for use by various City departments including: Police, Fire and Refuse Collection; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Division has bid under solicitation SA00754 and awarded ...
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