Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
The Division of Planning and Operations is responsible for conducting snow and ice removal along the City's roadway system. Rock salt is used extensively in these operations. The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has established its annual cooperative purchasing contract (018-14) which allows participating government agencies to purchase rock salt from a selected vendor. The vendor for this contract is Cargill, Inc. The City of Columbus is authorized to participate in this cooperative purchase contract through city ordinance 0683-2013. The Department of Public Service is requesting to purchase up to an additional $63,000.00 in rock salt at the price determined by the annual cooperative contract and any addendums to that contract. Per the agreement, entities can purchase up to 20% more than requested. The Department of Public Service is requesting to purchase an additional $63,000 in salt to ensure adequate supply for the remainder of the snow season.
2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
Cargill, Inc.’s contract compliance number is 41-0177680
3. FISCAL IMPACT
Funding for the purchase is available within the Municipal Motor Vehicle Tax Fund, Fund 266.
4. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
This legislation is requested to be heard as an emergency due to the necessity of the Division of Planning and Operations to purchase rock salt as soon as possible.
Title
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Cargill, Inc. for the purchase of up to $63,000.00 of salt; to authorize the expenditure of up to $63,000.00 from the Municipal Motor Vehicle Tax Fund; and declare an emergency. ($63,000.00)
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WHEREAS, the Division of Planning and Operations is responsible for conducting snow and ice removal along the City's roadway system and has a contract with ODOT for the purchase and delivery of rock salt through Cargill, Inc., and
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Service is requesting to purchase up to an addi...
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