Explanation
Background:
This ordinance will authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into year one (1) of a three (3) year contract with V.A.T., Inc. for bus transportation services beginning May 1, 2023 through April 30, 2026, subject to annual appropriations and approval of the contract by the Columbus City Council. The ordinance will authorize the expenditure of $113,200.00 for the first year of the contract covering the period of May 1, 2023 through April 30, 2024.
The contract is necessary to provide safe and reliable transportation services to youth and adult participants in various Columbus Recreation and Parks programs and camps taking place throughout the year.
Bids were received by the Recreation and Parks Department on February 8, 2023 in response to RFQ023855 for transportation services as follows:
Vendor Status Bid Amount
Vehicle Type Hourly Rate
V.A.T., Inc. MAJ Conventional School Bus $66/HR
45 Seat Charter Bus $78/HR
21 Seat Charter Bus $75/HR
14 Passenger Van $48/HR
Passenger Van w/ Lift $53/HR
Urban Express Charter MAJ 56 Seat Charter Bus $225/HR
39 Seat Freightliner $200/HR
28 Passenger Shuttle $175/HR
18 Passenger Van $150/HR
14 Passenger Van $125/HR
Emergency Justification: An emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Recreation and Parks Department in that it is immediately necessary to contract with V.A.T., Inc to ensure the timely provision of safe and reliable transportation of Recreation programming participants for the rapidly approaching summer camp season.
Principal Parties:
V.A.T. Inc.
Paul Vellani, President
460 E. High St.
London, OH 43140
2047 Leonard Ave.
Columbus, OH 43219
614-252-5060 (Phone)
EIN: 31-1004545
Vendor #: 004585
EBO CC: CC-004585 exp 2/8/2024
Fiscal Impact
The amount of $113,200.00 is budgete...
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