Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Finance and Management Director to approve the re-purposing of previously legislated funds which were passed to establish purchase orders and additional funding for the acquisition of automobiles, light duty trucks and additional equipment for the Columbus Divisions of Parks & Rec, Code Enforcement, Facilities, Health, Refuse and Fleet Management. These purchase orders for the vehicle purchases 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.
George Byers Sons Inc, Vendor#006008, PA004790 & PA004948, expires 6/30/23 - ($32,096.00)
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.
Previously, Ordinance 2667-2021 authorized $951,321.00 for the purchase of automobiles and light duty trucks for the Division of Fleet Management. Due to complications and unforeseen supply line issues these orders were not completely fulfilled. There were price increases on some of the required equipment as well as a model year change on two of the pending vehicles. With the combination of these previously established funds $32,096.00 in additional funding is needed so that these orders can be fulfilled and the 2021 Buy Plan completed.
This company is 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 $983,417.00 with George Byers Sons for the acquisition of automobiles and light duty trucks for use by the Columbus Divisions of Par...
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