Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to issue a purchase order to Finley Fire Equipment Co. Inc. for one (1) custom Pierce 104’ Aerial Tiller Ladder Truck for the Division of Fire from the existing State of Ohio Term Contract (STS618X) with Pierce Manufacturing Inc; Finley Fire Equipment Co. Inc. is the authorized dealer for Pierce Manufacturing Inc. The Fire Division has a need to replace an Aerial Tiller Ladder that is beyond its useful life and has high maintenance costs. Utilizing the State Term Contract will permit the timely ordering of one (1) custom Pierce 104' Aerial Tiller Ladder at a comparable price to previous purchases in past years. Included with the Aerial Tiller Ladder purchase will be all pertinent equipment utilized on the respective vehicles (i.e.: ladders, hose, generators, communications equipment, etc.). This purchase between the City of Columbus and State of Ohio is authorized by Ordinance 582-87 that allows for the cooperative purchasing between the State of Ohio Department of Administrative Services Cooperative Contracts and other governmental entities.
Bid Information: A State of Ohio Term Contract exists for this purchase (Index #STS618X; Contract #800180; expires 6/30/2016).
Contract Compliance: Finley Fire Equipment Co. Inc. / #310816583
Emergency Designation: This legislation is to be considered an emergency measure to allow for the immediate use of funds and immediate purchase of this equipment so firefighting services can continue without interruption.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $1,121,047.00 from the Fire Division's Safety Bond Platform Replacement Fund for the purchase of one (1) custom Pierce 104’ Aerial Tiller Ladder Truck from an existing State of Ohio Term Contract established with Pierce Manufacturing Inc.; Finley Fire Equipment Co. Inc. is the authorized dealer. Funds exist within the Safety Bond Fund; an amendment to the CI...
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