Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Finance and Management Director to establish purchase orders for the acquisition of automobiles and light duty trucks, as well as associated up-fitting for the Columbus Division of Fire. These purchase orders for the vehicle purchases and up-fitting will be issued from Universal Term Contracts (UTCs) that have been previously established by the City of Columbus Purchasing Office.
Purchase orders will be established with George Byers Sons Inc, (PA004790 & PA004948) for the acquisition of automobiles and light duty trucks and Parr Public Safety Equipment Inc (PA005468) for the purchase of fire vehicle up-fitting.
George Byers Sons Inc, vendor#006008, CC# 31-4139860 exp. 12/3/2022, PA004790 & PA004948, expires 6/30/23 - ($562,245.00 estimated)
Parr Public Safety Equipment Inc, vendor#001060, CC# 201619573 exp. 8/25/2023, PA005468, expires 12/31/24 - ($119,920.08 estimated)
These vehicles are to be purchased as replacements for older, high mileage, and high maintenance vehicles currently in service and as such will reduce maintenance expenses, fuel consumption, and general upkeep costs.
The projected quantities to be purchased by vehicle and quantity are contained in the summary attached to this ordinance. (See Ord 2715-2021 Vehicle Distribution.xls)
These companies are not debarred according to the Federal excluded parties listing or prohibited from being awarded a contract to the Auditor of State unresolved findings for recovery certified search.
Fiscal Impact: This ordinance authorizes the combined expenditure of $682,165.08 with George Byers Sons and Parr Public Safety for the acquisition and up-fitting for automobiles and light duty trucks for use by the Columbus Division of Fire. The funds will be expended from the Special Income Tax Fund. $7.2 million was budgeted for the 2021 Citywide Vehicle Acquisitions.
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