Explanation
This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract with Vermeer Mfg. Co. for the purchase of three (3) chippers for the Department of Recreation and Parks - Parks Maintenance and Forestry Section.
Background: Rick Brewer, Citywide Occupational Safety and Health Manager received a letter from Safex addressing their evaluation on the safety features of the Vermeer Chippers to be purchased. Safex compared the Vermeer Chippers to other available chippers within the industry and listed a few safety advantages Vermeer offered. The purchase will be from the State of Ohio Contract. This contract allows purchases of supplies and/or services. Purchasing approved the purchase from the State of Ohio Contract. The Parks Maintenance and Forestry Section are responsible for the maintenance of keeping trees, large and small, trimmed in the City of Columbus. The chippers break down tree limbs into mulch. Parks Maintenance will be receiving one chipper that will replace an existing one that is in need of replacement and Forestry Maintenance will be receiving two chippers that will replace two chippers in need of replacement.
The State of Ohio Contract is Schedule Number: 800311 / Index No: STS515 / Expires 7/31/2017. State of Ohio Contract attached. The State of Ohio, Department of Administrative Services contract as previously authorized by Ordinance 582-87. The State Contract being utilized is Index Number STS515, Schedule Number 800261. This contract is for Toro brand agricultural machinery for harvesting, lawn mowing equipment, and utility vehicles and offers a 21.2% discount off of the manufacturer suggested retail price. The expiration date of this contract is 9/30/17.
Vendor Manufacturer /Model Bid Amount
Vermeer Mfg. Co. Vermeer BC1500 $ 120,394.00 (2 Each)
Vermeer Mfg. Co. Vermeer BC1800XL $ 75,396.00 (1 Each)
Principal Parties:
Vermeer Mfg. Co.
1210 Vermeer Rd. East Pl...
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