Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Finance and Management Director to establish a purchase order with AD Farrow Co. in the amount of $124,972.70 for the purchase of five (5) fully loaded 2018 Harley Davidson Motorcycles per the results of bid RFQ009163. The motorcycles are needed for the Department of Public Safety, Division of Police. This bid was processed in accordance with the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code. One bid was received and opened for RFQ009163 on May 24, 2018 as follows:
AD Farrow Co. $124,972.70
The bid submitted by AD Farrow Co. met all bid specifications and requirements, therefore the Fleet Management Division awards the contract to the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder, AD Farrow Co.
AD Farrow Co. Vendor #006241
Fiscal Impact: This ordinance authorizes an appropriation and expenditure of $124,972.70 from the Special Income Tax Fund with AD Farrow Co. for the purchase of five (5) 2018 Harley Davidson Motorcycles. Funding for this acquisition is budgeted within the Special Income Tax Fund for 2018 citywide vehicle acquisitions.
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To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the Fleet Management Division, to establish a purchase order with AD Farrow Co. for the purchase of five (5) 2018 Harley Davidson Motorcycles; and to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $124,972.70 from the Special Income Tax fund. ($124,972.70)
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WHEREAS, the City has a need for five (5) 2018 Harley Davidson Motorcycles for use by Police, and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office advertised a formal bid (RFQ009163) on May 24, 2018, and
WHEREAS, the Finance and Management Department recommends a bid award to AD Farrow Co. as the overall lowest, most responsive, and responsible bidder, and
WHEREAS, funding for this acquisition is budgeted and available within the Special Income Tax fund, and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation of the Department of F...
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