Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Finance and Management Director to establish a purchase order with J D Equipment Inc., in the amount of $19,400.00 for the purchase of a diesel powered utility tractor per the results of bid RFQ010207. The diesel powered utility tractor is for use by the Division of Police mounted unit to clean stalls, rake the paddock, and move items. This utility tractor will be replacing an old unit. This bid was processed in accordance with the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code. One bid was received and opened for RFQ010207 on September 12, 2018 as follows:
J D Equipment Inc., (CC#: 31-1058528, exp. 11/9/2019, MAJ) $19,400.00
The Finance and Management Department recommends the bid be awarded to J D Equipment Inc., the sole, responsive and responsible bidder.
J D Equipment Inc Vendor #004652
Fiscal Impact: This ordinance authorizes an appropriation and expenditure of $19,400.00 from the Special Income Tax Fund with J D Equipment Inc., for the purchase of a diesel powered utility tractor. 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. In total, $7.5 million in 2017 and $6.0 million in 2016 were expended from the Special Income Tax Fund for the purchase of vehicles and associated up-fitting.
Emergency action is requested so that older high mileage vehicles can be removed from service and newer vehicles can be placed into service as soon as practical.
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To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the Fleet Management Division, to establish a purchase order with J D Equipment Inc., for the purchase of a diesel powered utility tractor; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $19,400.00 from the Special Income Tax fund; and to declare an emergency. (...
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