Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Finance and Management Director to associate all General Budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with appropriate Universal Term Contracts for tires on behalf of the Fleet Management Division, in order to repair and maintain City vehicles. All related purchase orders will be issued from a Universal Term Contract previously established by the City of Columbus, Purchasing Office. The current Universal Term Contract is with Bob Sumerel Tire Company.
Bob Sumerel Tire Company - CC# 31-0807676, Vendor# 004333; PA002562 expires 9/30/20
Fiscal Impact: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $200,000.00 from the Fleet Management Operating Fund from a previously established Universal Term Contract for tires related to City vehicles. The Fleet Management Division expended $585,000.00 for tires in 2018 and in 2017, the Fleet Management Division expended $600,000.00 for tires. 2019 year to date spending for tires is $473,031.00.
Emergency action is requested to ensure uninterrupted maintenance of City vehicles.
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To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to associate all General Budget reservations resulting from this ordinance with the appropriate Universal Term Contract Purchase Agreement for automotive tires and to establish various purchase orders with Bob Sumerel Tire Co. on behalf of the Fleet Management Division, per the terms and conditions of a previously established Universal Term Contract; to authorize the expenditure of $200,000.00 from the Fleet Management Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($200,000.00)
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WHEREAS, the Finance and Management Department, Fleet Management Division, has a need to purchase tires for motorized equipment and vehicles operated by the City; and
WHEREAS, a Universal Term Contract (UTC) has been established through the formal competitive bidding process of the Purchasing Office for tires; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in th...
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