Explanation
Background: This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to issue purchase orders for ultra low sulfur diesel, bio/diesel for the Fleet Management Division. Formal competitive bids for bio/diesel were received by the Purchasing Office and a Universal Term contract is in place with Central Ohio Farmers Co-Op, as authorized by Ordinance 1197-2009.
The current contact with Central Ohio Farmers Co-Op expires 03-31-14. The Purchasing Office is currently establishing another bid for the purchase of ultra low, sulfur diesel, bio/diesel. The legislation will cover all expenses incurred by the city through the remainder of the current contract.
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.
Central Ohio Farmers Co-Op. Contract Compliance Number is: 31-1717226 expires 11/06/2015
Fiscal Impact: The Fleet Management Division spent $4,629,849.94 for bulk bio/diesel fuel deliveries in 2013. The expected expenditures through March for bulk bio/diesel fuel deliveries is $800,000.00. This ordinance is contingent on the passage of the 2014 operating budget.
Emergency action is requested to ensure an uninterrupted supply of bulk bio/diesel fuel. This fuel is used by City vehicles, including Police, Fire and Refuse Collection vehicles. This ordinance is contingent on the passage of the 2014 operating budget.
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To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to issue purchase orders with Central Ohio Farmers CO-OP for the provision of bio/diesel fuel; to authorize the expenditure of $800,000.00 from the 2014 Fleet Management Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($800,000.00)
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WHEREAS, the Finance and Management Department, Fleet Management Division, has a need to purchase bio/diesel bulk fuel, for use by various City department vehicles; and
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