Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Finance and Management Director to establish a purchase order with HYO Inc. (Pengwyn) for the replacement of the salt spreaders and other associated parts for a F550 Dump Truck for the Division of Infrastructure Management, under the sole source provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Code. The Division of Fleet Management currently has a contract with HYO Inc., FL006025, for the purchase of parts and service on an as needed basis that expires 10/31/2016.
The replacement salt spreader and associated parts is for a F550 CNG Dump Truck that the city purchased in 2014 and has a life expectancy of at least ten years. The truck was involved in a backing-up accident causing considerable damage to the salt spreader and some damage to the dump body. The brass tag number associated with this vehicle is 26005.
Pengwyn’s contract compliance number is 31-1201883 and expires 08/20/2015.
EMERGENCY ACTION: The department is requesting emergency designation so that the division can order and replace the parts of the salt spreader as soon as possible. The Division of Infrastructure Management cannot place the truck into service until this is completed.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes the expenditure of $19,975.00. Capital funds are available within fund 704.
Title
To amend the 2015 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer cash and appropriation between projects within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the Finance and Management Director to establish a purchase order with HYO Inc. (Pengwyn) for a replacement salt spreader and parts for a F550 CNG Dump Truck; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $19,975.00 from the Streets and Highways Bonds Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($19,975.00)
Body
WHEREAS, a replacement salt spreader and parts are needed for a F550 CNG Dump Truck in order for the unit to be placed back into service; and
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