Explanation
This ordinance is to authorize the expenditure of $70,243.00 for the purchase of two (2) Ford F-450 truck cab and chassis for the Recreation and Parks Sports and Parks Maintenance Sections.
Background: The Sports and Parks Maintenance Sections is responsible for the maintenance and preparation of sports fields, facilities and parks throughout the City of Columbus. The purchase of this equipment will replace aging equipment and/or create efficiencies in how sports fields and parks are maintained, enabling the continued upkeep of City sports fields, facilities and parks.
An existing Universal Term Contract and Purchase Agreement PA003231, established by the Department of Finance and Management in accordance with City Code Section 329 and authorized by Ordinance 1228-2018, was used to obtain pricing for this equipment. Quotes were received for each cab and chassis.
Recreation and Parks Department will bid through the Purchasing Office the upfit of the cab and chassis. Legislation will be processed for the successful bidder. The upfit bid will provide the necessary equipment to install dump bodies, salt spreader, and other necessary equipment on the cab and chassis to complete the build of two (2) dump trucks. The F450 dump trucks will be used for the ongoing maintenance operations for Parks Maintenance and Sports Sections.
Vendor Manufacturer /Model Bid Amount
George Byers Sons Inc. Ford F-450 4-Wheel Drive $36,406.00
George Byers Sons Inc. Ford F-450 2-Wheel Drive $33,837.00
Principal Parties:
George Byers Sons Inc. / # 006008
P.O. Box 16513 Columbus, OH 43216
Tom Allen 614-737-7237
Contract Compliance Number: 31-4139860 / EBO_CC
December 4, 2020
Emergency Justification: Emergency action is being requested in order to have equipment delivered and available as soon as possible so the equipment can be utilized for ongoing maintenance operations. This ordinance is establishing the funding require...
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