Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Department of Finance and Management, Fleet Management Division, to modify and extend its existing contract with Crown Welding & Fabricating LLC. The City of Columbus previously bid and successfully awarded Crown Welding & Fabricating LLC for welding and fabrication services.
Under the authority of ordinance 0310-2015, passed February 23, 2015, $100,000 was initially established for Crown Welding for the 2015 budget year. An additional $100,000 is necessary for the remainder of 2015 for body and hopper repairs related to Refuse trucks. These Refuse trucks are generally in good working condition; however, rust and mechanical wear to the bodies can make them inoperable. These repairs will extend their useful lives and are a cost effective alternative to purchasing new parts and/or new units. Additionally Crown Welding service is also being used to make welding repairs on Fire Apparatus units, as they are a certified welder which is required by the NFPA guidelines. At present Fleet mechanics do not have this certification.
This company is not debarred according to the Federal excluded parties listing or prohibited from being awarded a contract to the Auditor of State unresolved findings for recovery certified search.
Crown Welding & Fabricating LLC (MBE) CC# 270693329 expires 03/10/2016 (SA004972)
Fiscal Impact: This legislation authorizes the expenditure of $100,000.00 with Crown Welding & Fabricating LLC for the purchase of welding and fabrication services. The funds are available in the Fleet Management Division 2015 operating budget.
Emergency action: is requested because it is necessary to have contracts established for welding and fabrication services for fleet vehicles including Refuse Collection, Police and Fire Divisions.
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To authorize the Finance and Management Director to modify and extend its existing contract with Crown Welding & Fabricating LLC for welding and fabrication servi...
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