Explanation
BACKGROUND: Per section 3.8.1 of the invitation to bid, this ordinance authorizes the Public Safety Director to modify and extend the original contract EL 014454 with Columbus Towing and Recovery LLC in the amount of $1,500,000.00 to provide towing services as needed for the Division of Police. The scope of services outlined in the City’s Invitation to Bid include: towing and/or impounding of motor vehicles and watercraft for a period of one year.
BID INFORMATION: An evaluation committee comprised of representatives from the Division of Police completed a review of the three bids submitted by MTS Inc., Pro-Tow, and Columbus Towing and Recovery LLC, to the City in response to an invitation to bid, SA004772, opened on February 7, 2013. The committee recommended Pro-Tow based on the environmentally preferable purchasing clause, which made Pro-Tow the lowest bidder. Columbus Towing and Recovery LLC filed for injunctive relief and all the parties in the case came up with an agreement that Columbus Towing and Recovery LLC would be awarded the bid.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $1,500,000.00 from the 2014 General Fund Budget for towing services for the Division of Police. Funds are available in the Division's 2014 General Fund Budget. $1,840,000.00 was spent or encumbered in 2013 for this contract.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE: 03-0590117, expires 01/29/2015
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: Emergency legislation is necessary in order to continue towing services without interruption.
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To authorize the Director of Public Safety to modify and extend the contract with Columbus Towing and Recovery LLC, for the Division of Police, to authorize the expenditure of $1,500,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,500,000.00)
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WHEREAS, the City of Columbus, Division of Police needs to extend the contract with Columbus Towing and Recovering LLC for towing services, effective June 1, 2014 until May 31, 2015 ...
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