Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
The Department of Public Service, Division of Traffic Management, utilizes pavement marking materials throughout the city. These purchases are eligible to receive capital funds. Pavement marking materials are necessary for traffic safety throughout the City of Columbus.
The Purchasing Office, through the bid process, established a universal term contract (UTC) for the purchase of pre-formed thermoplastic materials used for pavement markings. This ordinance authorizes purchases of up to $160,000.00 for pre-formed thermoplastic markings per the terms and conditions of UTC contract FL004970 with Flint Trading, Inc.
Searches in the System for Award Management (Federal) and the Findings for Recovery list (State) produced no findings against Flint Trading, Inc.
2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
The contract compliance number for Flint Trading, Inc., is 561736552 and expires 6/12/2016.
3. FISCAL IMPACT
Funding is available within the Streets and Highways G.O. Bonds Fund within the Department of Public Service. Amendment to the 2014 Capital Improvements Budget is necessary to establish sufficient cash and authority in the proper project.
4. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is necessary to ensure the timely availability of pavement marking materials for installation and replacement purposes to promote and enhance pedestrian, bicycle, and motorist safety.
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To amend the 2014 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer cash and appropriation within the Streets and Highways Bonds Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to $160,000.00 from the Streets and Highways Bonds Fund for the purpose of purchasing pavement marking materials; to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to issue a purchase order to Flint Trading, Inc., for the purchase of pavement marking materials; and to declare an emergency. ($160,000.00)
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WHEREAS, the Department of Public Service, Division of Traffic Managem...
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