Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Finance and Management Director to establish a purchase order with Cincy VR and Repair LLC in the amount of $103,407.00 for the purchase of pressure relief device replacement and certification per the results of bid solicitation RFQ021025. PRDs are mandatory safety devices required on all CNG cylinders. This bid was processed in accordance with the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code. Two (2) bids were received and opened for RFQ021025 on March 28, 2022 from the following respondents:
Cincy VR and Repair LLC (vendor #040864; CC# CC040864; exp. 2/8/2024) $103,407.00
Tarazi LLC (vendor #031380; CC# CC031380; exp. 11/16/2023 MAJ) $149,999.00
Therefore, the Fleet Management Division recommends the bid award be made to the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder, Cincy VR and Repair LLC.
Cincy VR and Repair LLC Vendor #040864, FID 61-1713515
Emergency action is requested so that necessary natural gas sensing equipment can be installed as soon as possible, thereby ensuring the proper employee safety standards.
Fiscal Impact: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $103,407.00 from the Fleet Management Capital Fund with Cincy VR and Repair LLC for the purchase of PRD replacement and certification services. The Fleet Management Division budgeted $6,950,129 for capital funded projects. In 2020 $6,080,578 was expended for capital funded projects.
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To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the Fleet Management Division, to establish purchase orders with Cincy VR and Repair LLC ($103,407.00) for the purchase of PRD replacement and certification services; to authorize the expenditure of $103,407.00 from the Fleet Management Capital Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($103,407.00)
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WHEREAS, the City has a need for PRD replacement and certification services, at its Groves Road facility, and
WHEREAS, the Fleet Management Division advertised a formal bid (RF...
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