Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the modification of the contract approved through ordinance 2340-2014 for the purchase of one (1) custom Pierce 105’ Aerial Tiller Ladder Truck for the Division of Fire (erroneously listed as 104’ in original ordinance). The Division of Fire will utilize this ladder truck as a first responder on all multiple alarm fires.
Ordinance 2340-2014 was passed December 8, 2014 to authorize the purchase of a custom Pierce 105’ Aerial Tiller Ladder Truck from the existing State of Ohio Term Contract (STS618X) with Pierce Manufacturing Inc.; Finley Fire Equipment Co. Inc. is the authorized dealer for Pierce Manufacturing Inc This purchase between the City of Columbus and the State of Ohio is authorized by Ordinance 582-87 which allows for the cooperative purchasing between the State of Ohio Department of Administrative Services Cooperative Contracts and other governmental entities. Based upon the authorization granted by Ordinance 2340-2014, the Finance and Management Director signed a contract with Findley Fire Equipment Co. Inc. on December 8, 2014. (FL006106)
Bid Information: A State of Ohio Term Contract exists with Pierce Manufacturing Inc. (Index #STS618X; Contract #800180; expires 6/30/2016) for the purchase of one (1) custom Pierce 105’ Aerial Tiller Ladder Truck; Finley Fire Equipment Co. Inc. is the authorized dealer for Pierce Manufacturing Inc. (FL006106). City Council approved said purchase through ordinance 2340-2014. However, modifications to the ladder truck were made through negotiations after the contract was signed, necessitating Council action for approval of this modified contract.
Contract Compliance: Finley Fire Equipment Co. Inc. (#31-00816583) - Active C.C.
Emergency Designation: The Division of Fire requests emergency legislation so that the payment for this custom Pierce 105’ Aerial Tiller Ladder Truck can happen immediately. The estimated delivery date for the completed custo...
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