Explanation
This ordinance will establish an Auditor's Certificate and authorize expenditures for the purchase of Sports maintenance equipment for the Recreation and Parks Department. The new equipment will replace aging equipment in need of replacement as outlined within this ordinance.
Background: These purchases will be made through the City of Columbus Purchasing Office. All bids will be obtained and contracts awarded using City Code 329 or using State Term contracts pursuant to ordinance number 582-87; however, this legislation will set up all of the funding required to enter into contracts with the vendors on an as-needed basis. All equipment will be bid through the City of Columbus Purchasing System and all contracts will be approved by the Director of Finance and Management. Competitive bids will be solicited and opened by the Purchasing Office, obtained through any current universal term contract, or state term contract.
The equipment list below outlines the purchases expected to be made as soon as possible as a result of this ordinance using voted bond funding and total $150,000:
Club Car Truckster Brass Tag #23382 to be replaced with a Club Car Truckster or approved equal at an estimated price of $18,800
Smitcho Brass Tag #25417 to be replaced with an ABI Force or approved equal at an estimated price of $16,700
Kioti Tractor Brass Tag #23968 to be replaced with a John Deere 4052 Tractor or equal at an estimated price of $32,700
Gator Brass Tag #25083 to be replaced with a Gator TS or equal at an estimated price of $6,900
Smithco Rake Brass Tag #22455 to be replaced with a Buffalo Blower or equal at an estimated price of $6,200
Hustler Brass Tag #24714 to be replaced with a 72” propane mower at an estimated price of $11,400
Kromer Line Painter Brass Tag #16632 with a 72” Propane mower at an estimated price of $11,400
Kromer Line Painter Brass Tag #23388 with a 72” Propane mower at an estimated price of $11,400
Cushman Truckster Brass T...
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