Explanation
This ordinance authorizes the Finance and Management Director to enter into contract with CJM Solutions, LLC for the purchase of portable vehicle rotary lifts at the Morse Road Eco Center. These rotary lifts are the same style and brand currently used at the main Fleet Management facility located at 4211 Groves Road. To maximize operational efficiency and safety, it is necessary to maintain brand consistency across Fleet locations. This makes employee training easier and safer as employees are trained on the same type/brand of lifts that are used throughout all Feet Management sites.
Additionally, there are cost and maintenance efficiencies, as maintaining similar equipment allows for familiarity with the maintenance intervals, preventive maintenance schedules, and replacement parts. There are also procurement efficiencies in that a separate maintenance contract for just a few pieces of lifting equipment is not needed as as the current rotary lifts are serviced by an OEM authorized vendor to maintain warranty and to ensure only OEM parts are used during repairs, thus enhancing employee safety.
This ordinance also waives the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code Section 329, so that the needed rotary lifts can be purchased from CJM Solutions.
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.
CJM Solutions, LLC, Contract Compliance # 26-1100583, Expiration Date: 02/12/2016
Fiscal Impact: Funding is available within the Fleet Management Capital Improvement Budget for this purchase. This legislation authorizes the expenditure of $83,970.00 with CJM Solutions, LLC for the purchase of Rotary Lifts.
Emergency action: is requested to ensure uninterrupted service to all city vehicles at the Morse Rd. Eco Center.
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To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the ...
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