Explanation
This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract with Century Equipment for the purchase of two (2) Mowing Tractors for the Department of Recreation and Parks - Parks Maintenance Section.
Background: The Parks Maintenance Section is responsible for the maintenance of all the parks in the City of Columbus. One mowing tractor will replace an existing one that can no longer be repaired and one mowing tractor will be used in the maintenance of the Scioto Mile.
The Purchasing Office advertised formal bid SA006155 with the bid opening date being January 7. 2016. Two (2) bids were received as follows:
Vendor Manufacturer /Model Bid Amount
Century Equipment Toro GM5900 31958N $ 148,348.44 (2 Each)
Technology International, Inc. Jacobsen HR9016T $ 166,598.00 (2 Each)
Principal Parties:
Century Equipment
4199 Leap Road Hilliard, OH 43026
Josh Janson 614-323-2536
Contract Compliance Number: 34-4478146
September 19, 2016
Emergency Justification: An emergency is being requested in order to enter into contract with Century Equipment based on the need for the equipment to be delivered in April, the beginning of mowing season.
Benefits to the Public: The public will benefit by the purchase of the mowers because the equipment is necessary to keep the grass manicured.
Area(s) Affected: All communities within the City of Columbus will be affected by this purchase.
Master Plan Relation: Improving maintenance standards city-wide.
Fiscal Impact: $148,348.44 is budgeted and available in the Recreation and Parks Voted Bond Fund 7702 to meet the financial obligations of this contract.
Title
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contrac...
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