Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Finance and Management Director to establish a purchase order with Rocks Trailer Sales., in the amount of $27,152.50 for the purchase of a Riot Trailer per the results of bid RFQ009649. The Riot Trailer is needed for use by the Division of Police. This bid was processed in accordance with the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code. Two bids were received and opened for RFQ009649 on July 26, 2018 as follows:
Rocks Trailer Sales, $27,152.50
Executive Security Group, $33,209.15
The Finance and Management Department recommends a bid award to Rocks Trailer Sales, as the lowest, most responsive and responsible bidder.
Rocks Trailer Sales Vendor #004623
Fiscal Impact: This ordinance authorizes an appropriation and expenditure of $27,152.50 from the Special Income Tax Fund with Rocks Trailer Sales, for the purchase of a Riot Trailer. Funding for this acquisition is budgeted within the Special Income Tax Fund for 2018 citywide vehicle acquisitions. The Department of Finance and Management budgeted $7.0 million in the Special Income Tax Fund for 2018 Citywide Vehicle Acquisitions. $7.5 million in 2017 and $6.0 million in 2016 were expended respectively from the Special Income Tax Fund for the purchase of vehicles and associated up-fitting.
Title
To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the Fleet Management Division, to establish a purchase order with Rocks Trailer Sales Inc. for the purchase of a Riot Trailer for the Division of Police; and to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $27,152.50 from the Special Income Tax fund. ($27,152.50)
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WHEREAS, the Division of Police has a need for a Riot Trailer, and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office advertised a formal bid (RFQ009649) on July 26, 2018, and
WHEREAS, the Finance and Management Department recommends a bid award to Rocks Trailer Sales as the overall lowest, most responsive, and responsible bidder...
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