Explanation
BACKGROUND: Per section 3.8.1 of the invitation to bid, this ordinance authorizes the Public Safety Director to modify and extend the contract PO064704 with Columbus Towing and Recovery LLC in the amount of $360,000.00 to provide towing services as needed for the Division of Police. The scope of services outlined in the City’s Invitation to Bid include: towing and/or impounding of motor vehicles and watercraft for a period of one year, however this contract modification/extension will only be for a period of two months to allow time for the negotiation process of RFQ007048 which is for a new towing management contract for the City.
BID INFORMATION: An evaluation committee comprised of representatives from the Division of Police completed a review of the three bids submitted by MTS Inc., Pro-Tow, and Columbus Towing and Recovery LLC, to the City in response to an invitation to bid, SA004772, opened on February 7, 2013. The committee recommended Pro-Tow based on the environmentally preferable purchasing clause, which made Pro-Tow the lowest bidder. Columbus Towing and Recovery LLC filed for injunctive relief and all the parties in the case came up with an agreement that Columbus Towing and Recovery LLC would be awarded the bid.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $360,000.00 from the 2018 General Fund Budget for towing services for the Division of Police. Funds are available in the Division's 2018 General Fund. The 2018 Budget for the towing contract is $1.8 million. A new towing contract will be established upon completion of negotiations for the new contract. The Division of Police expended/encumbered a total of $1.7 million in 2017 for towing expenses.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE: CC000152, expires 05/01/2019
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: Emergency legislation is necessary in order to continue towing services without interruption.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Safety to modify and extend the contract with Columbus T...
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