Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Finance and Management Director to establish purchase orders with various vendors, from previously established Universal Term and Sole Source contracts for automotive parts, supplies, and services. These companies are 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.
Additionally, despite these best and planned efforts, when a vehicle repair becomes necessary there may not be a purchase order or contract in place with the appropriate vendor for the needed part or service. If the needed parts or service are of an emergency nature, there may not be time to procure such commodities through the City's competitive bidding process so this ordinance also authorizes the Finance and Management Director to establish contracts and purchase orders in emergency situations only with those vendors necessary to provide the part or repair service needed and to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code section 329. However, all best efforts will be used to identify the appropriate vendors with the necessary skills to provide the needed part or service as the lowest cost to the City.
Skinner Diesel Services, Inc. Contract Compliance Number: 31-1132462, expires 10/04/2015
Vogelpohl Fire Equipment Contract Compliance Number: 61-1166058, expires 06/05/2015
Sutphen Corporation Contract Compliance Number: 31-0671786, expires 03/19/2015
Rush Truck Centers of Ohio, Inc. Contract Compliance Number: 46-1123337, expires 12/06/2015
Fiscal Impact: The Fleet Management Division 2014 operating budget contains over $5.6 million for the purchase of automotive parts, supplies, and services. This legislation authorizes an expenditure of $600,000.00 with various vendors to purchase automotive parts, supplies, and services.
Emergency action: is requested to ensure an uninterrupted supply of ...
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