Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Finance and Management Director to establish purchase orders for the purchase of vehicles and light duty trucks for various departments within the City of Columbus. These purchase orders will be issued from Universal Term Contracts (UTCs) that have been previously established by the City of Columbus Purchasing Office.
This ordinance authorizes the Finance and Management Director to establish purchase orders with Byers Ford, (Contract FL005467- Automobile, expires 5/31/15 and Contract FL005473- Light Duty Trucks, expires 5/31/15) or any contracts replacing them approved by City Council through SA005761 and SA005794, for the acquisition of vehicles by the Fleet Management Division for subsequent distribution to various city departments.
This ordinance also authorizes the Finance and Management Director to establish purchase orders with Ricart Properties for the purchase of used/covert vehicles, many of which will be of mixed models and used as undercover police vehicles, in accordance with the terms and conditions of contract number FL005867.
This ordinance also authorizes the Finance and Management Director to establish purchase orders with AD Farrow Co for the purchase of Harley Davidson Motorcycles to be used by the police, in accordance with the terms and conditions of contract number FL005961.
These vehicles are to be purchased as replacements for older, high mileage, and high maintenance vehicles currently in service. These vehicles are fuel efficient and will relieve the city of maintenance expenses and general upkeep costs. Investing in these units will reduce overall maintenance costs and petroleum fuel consumption. Companion legislation will follow for up-fitting Safety vehicles for such items as light bars, anti-idling, cages, etc.
The projected quantities to be purchased by vehicle make/model and quantity are contained in the summary attached to this ordinance. (See Ordinance 0986-2015....
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