Explanation
Background:
This ordinance will authorize the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into year three (3) of a three (3) year contract with V.A.T., Inc. for bus transportation services. The 3-year contract was authorized on Ordinance 0757-2023 subject to annual appropriations and approval of contract by the Columbus City Council. This ordinance will authorize the expenditure of $129,000.00 for the third year of the contract covering the period of May 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026.
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.
Vendor Bid/Proposal Submissions:
Proposals were advertised through Vendor Services on RFQ023855, in accordance with City Code Chapter 329. Proposals were received on February 8, 2023 from the following vendors:
1. V.A.T., Inc
2. Urban Express Charter
Principal Parties:
V.A.T. Inc.
Paul Vellani, President
460 E. High St.
London, OH 43140
2047 Leonard Ave.
Columbus, OH 43219
Contract Compliance No. CC-004585
CC Exp: 1/26/2026
Fiscal Impact:
The amount of $129,000.00 is budgeted and available from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund 2285 to meet the financial obligations of this contract.
Title
To authorize and direct the Director of Recreation and Parks to enter into year three (3) of a three (3) year contract with V.A.T., Inc. for transportation services; to authorize the expenditure of $129,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operating Fund. ($129,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Director of Recreation and Parks Department to enter into year three (3) of a three (3) year contract with V.A.T. Inc, May 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026, for the provision of transportation for various Columbus Recreation and Parks programs and camps; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance 0757-2023 authorized the full 3-year contract from May 1, 2023 - ...
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