City of Columbus - File #: 0139-2018

• File #: 0139-2018
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 1/2/2018
• In control: Finance Committee
• On agenda: 2/5/2018
• Final action: 2/8/2018
• Title: To authorize and direct the Finance and Management Director to issue a purchase order to Finley Fire Equipment Co., Inc. for the purchase of one (1) custom Pierce 107’ Aerial Tiller Ladder Truck and the purchase/installation of all pertinent equipment to be utilized on the respective vehicle for the Division of Fire from an existing Cooperative State of Ohio Term Contract with Pierce Manufacturing Inc.; to authorize an expenditure of $1,315,326.00 from the Safety Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,315,326.00)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
2/8/2018	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
2/7/2018	1	MAYOR	Signed
2/5/2018	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
2/5/2018	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass

Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to issue a purchase order to Finley Fire Equipment Co. Inc. for the purchase of a custom Pierce 107’ Aerial Tiller Ladder Truck and the purchase/installation of all pertinent equipment to be utilized on the respective vehicle for the Division of Fire. Pierce Aerial Tiller Ladder Trucks have been employed by the Division of Fire on front line emergency response runs since 2011, and are custom-built for the Division of Fire with heavy-duty high strength steel; these trucks offer great maneuverability with smooth, fast deployment speeds. In an effort to standardize fire apparatus, both Fleet and the Division of Fire have chosen the Pierce “Tiller” for its reliability and serviceability; parts are readily available from a local dealer as well as service when necessary. The City of Columbus currently has a quantity of five (5) Pierce Aerial Tiller Ladder Trucks in their Fleet.
The Fire Division has a need to replace one (1) aerial tiller ladder truck that is beyond its useful life and has high maintenance costs. This purchase will be made from the existing State of Ohio Term Contract (STS618) with Pierce Manufacturing Inc.; Finley Fire Equipment Co. Inc. is the authorized dealer for Pierce Manufacturing, Inc. Utilizing the State Term Contract will permit the timely ordering of one (1) custom Pierce 107' Aerial Tiller Ladder Truck at a comparable price to previous purchases in past years. Included with the Pierce Aerial Tiller Ladder Truck purchase will be the purchase/installation of all pertinent equipment to be utilized on the respective vehicle (i.e.: ladders, hose, generators, communications equipment, etc.). This purchase between the City of Columbus and State of Ohio is authorized by Ordinance 582-87 that allows for the cooperative purchasing between the State of Ohio Department of Administrative Services Cooperative Contracts and other governmental entities.

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