Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
Section 5513.01 (B) of the Ohio Revised Code authorizes the Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) to allow political subdivisions to participate in ODOT contracts for the purchase of machinery, materials, supplies, services and other articles which the Department has entered into. It is the intent of ODOT to establish and operate the ODOT Cooperative Purchasing Program for that purpose. The City of Columbus, Department of Public Service, has the desire to utilize the service contracts established by ODOT for their own use as necessary. Having the ability to utilize ODOT service contracts as needed will make the Department of Public Service more effective and efficient.
This legislation will authorize the Director of Public Service to participate in contracts established by the Ohio Department of Transportation under section 5513.01(B) of the Ohio Revised Code for purchases up to $50,000.00. Any purchases exceeding $50,000.00 for a Public Service Division against a single ODOT contract will be subject to Council approval. The Director of Finance and Management will also be authorized to participate in contracts for machinery, materials, supplies, or other articles established by ODOT under Section 5513.01(B) of the Ohio Revised Code. The City of Columbus shall be bound by all term and conditions prescribed in the contracts established by the Director of of the Ohio Department of Transportation. The authorization to participate in these contracts is to be considered permanent.
Additionally, this ordinance waives the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes for all purchases to be established from the ODOT cooperative purchasing program. Purchases made through the ODOT cooperative purchasing program will be made on a case by case basis when the purchase is deemed to be in the best interests of the City of Columbus and where the City cannot secure better terms and conditions compared to the establis...
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