Explanation
Background: This ordinance will establish an Auditor's Certificate and authorize expenditures for the purchase of golf course equipment for the Recreation and Parks Department. The new equipment will replace aging equipment in need of replacement as outlined within this ordinance.
These purchases will be made through the City of Columbus Purchasing Office. All bids will be obtained and contracts awarded using City Code 329 or using State Term contracts pursuant to ordinance number 582-87; however, this legislation will set up all of the funding required to enter into contracts with the vendors on an as-needed basis. All equipment will be bid through the City of Columbus Purchasing System and all contracts will be approved by the Director of Finance and Management. Competitive bids will be solicited and opened by the Purchasing Office, obtained through any current universal term contract, or state term contract.
The equipment list below outlines the purchases expected to be made as soon as possible as a result of this ordinance.
? One (1) - Toro Groundsmaster Rough Mower for Airport Golf Course - Replaces Brass Tag #20711 - Requisition #RP035082, Solicitation #SA005766 (bids due 3/12/15)
? Two (2) - Jacobsen 5-Plex Fairway Mowers for Raymond Memorial Golf Course - Replaces Brass Tags #20423 and #20242 - Requisition #RP035344, Solicitation will be posted as soon as possible
Emergency Justification: Emergency action is requested in order have the new equipment available as soon as possible in the 2015 season, allowing aging equipment to be replaced. In order to allow these equipment replacements to happen as efficiently as possible, it is necessary to authorize this expenditure and have the required funding in place when the bidding has been finalized.
Fiscal Impact: $175,000.00 is required and budgeted in the Voted Parks and Recreation Bond Fund 702 to meet the financial obligations of these expenditures.
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To authorize the Director ...
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