Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Finance and Management Director to establish purchase orders for the purchase of light duty trucks for various City Divisions. Supply chain issues have resulted in an increase in pricing and additional funding is required to fulfill orders placed in 2021. Additional funds are needed for purchase orders PO297522 and PO297550, placed by the Division of Fleet Management as well as PO297657 and PO292662, placed by the Departments of Recreation and Parks and Public Service respectively. The purchase orders for the vehicle purchases will be issued from a Universal Term Contract (UTC) that was been previously established by the City of Columbus Purchasing Office.
This ordinance authorizes the Finance and Management Director to establish purchase orders with George Byers Sons Inc, (PA004790 for the acquisition of light duty trucks by the Fleet Management Division for subsequent distribution to various Divisions within the City.
George Byers Sons Inc, vendor#006008, CC# 31-4139860 exp. 12/3/2022, PA004790 - ($93,816.00 estimated)
These vehicles are to be purchased as replacements for older, high mileage, and high maintenance vehicles currently in service. These vehicles are fuel efficient and will relieve the city of maintenance expenses and general upkeep costs. Investing in these units will reduce overall maintenance costs and petroleum fuel consumption.
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: A total of $93,816.00 will be spent from the Special Income Tax Fund. $7.5 million was budgeted for the 2022 Citywide Vehicle Acquisitions.
Emergency action is requested. The market volatility has resulted in unexpected price increases and previously placed orders will not be fulfilled without additional funding.
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