Explanation
The Department of Public Utilities entered into a contract with Marion Electric Motor Services, Inc. for Electric Motor Maintenance Services for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage. This contract was the result of a Director's bid received on December 19, 2007. Marion Electric Motor Services, Inc. was the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder and met all requirements of the specifications. The original contract was for a period of one year with two (2) one year renewal options on a year to year basis. The final extension has been exercised and the contract expired on April 30, 2011. With passage by the Columbus City Council of Ordinance #0530-2011 on April 25, 2011 the Division was given authority to modify the original contract to extend the contract completion date to October 31, 2011. There is a need to modify and increase the contract to add more funding for the Southerly Waste Water Treatment Plant. The Division is preparing the documents for a new advertisement and bidding documents for these services.
The Department of Public Utilities is currently under contract with Marion Electric Motor Services, Inc. Marion Electric Motor LLC has purchased many of the assets of Marion Electric Motor Services, Inc., and continues to provide the same products and services as Marion Electric Motor Service, Inc. Therefore, this Ordinance authorizes the assignment of all past, present and future business done by the City of Columbus with Marion Electric Motor Services, Inc. FID 31-4363726, to be reassigned as Marion Electric Motor LLC, FID 27-3248514.
SUPPLIER: Marion Electric Motor LLC (27-3248514) Expires 4/28/2013.
Marion Electric Motor LLC does not hold MBE/FBE status.
1. Amount of additional funds: Total amount of additional funds needed for this contract modification No. 4 is $25,000.00. Total contract amount including this modification is $285,000.00.
2. Reason additional funds were not foreseen: Due to the fact that the ...
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