Explanation
Background:
This ordinance will pay for costs associated with the provision of transportation services to participants in various Columbus Recreation and Parks programs and camps taking place throughout the year. The awarded contract is for a period of three (3) years beginning April 1, 2014 through March 31, 2017 subject to annual appropriations and approval of contract by the Columbus City Council.
The Recreation and Parks Department wishes to enter into contract for transportation services for the period April 1, 2015 through March 31, 2016 with V.A.T. Inc.
Bids were received by the Recreation and Parks Department on February 20, 2014 for transportation needs as follows:
Status Bid Amount
V.A.T Inc MAJ $47.00/Hour
First Student MAJ $47.50/Hour
Lakefront Line MAJ $150.00/Hour
Principal Parties:
V.A.T. Inc
Paul Vellani, President
460 E. High St.
London, OH 43140
2047 Leonard Ave.
Columbus, OH 43219
614-252-5060 (Phone)
31-1004545 compliant through: 1/8/2016
Emergency Justification:
Emergency action is requested so that services may be provided during the upcoming programming season.
Fiscal Impact:
Funding for this ordinance is made available from the Columbus Recreation and Parks Operating Fund ($31,200.00), and the Recreation and Parks CDBG Grant Fund ($13,100.00). This ordinance is contingent on the passing of the 2015 operating budget.
Title
To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into contract with V.A.T., Inc. for transportation services; to authorize the expenditure of $31,200.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund and $13,100.00 from the Recreation and Parks CDBG Grant Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($44,300.00)
Body
WHEREAS, bids were received by the Recreation and Parks Department on February 20, 2014 for transportation services and will be awarded to V.A.T., Inc. on the basis of lowest, best, most responsible and most responsive bidder; and
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