Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to establish a Universal Term Contract (UTC) for the option to purchase Water Testing Supplies with Environmental Resource Associates. The Division of Water is the primary user of Water Testing Supplies. Water Testing Supplies are to be used for municipal drinking water and wastewater testing as required by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA). The term of the proposed option contract would be approximately three (3) years, expiring July 31, 2029, with the option to renew for one (1) additional year or portion thereof. In addition, the expenditure of $1.00 is hereby authorized from General Budget Reservation BRPO003693.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of Columbus City Codes Chapter 329 relating to competitive bidding, (Request for Quotation No. RFQ032467). The Purchasing Office opened formal bids on April 16, 2026. Zero (0) bids were received, and on (Request for Quotation No. RFQ032691 opened on May 14, 2026. Zero (0) bids received. The Division of Water is requesting to waive the provisions of Columbus City Code Chapter 329 relating to competitive bidding as 2 formal bids have been published with no response from vendors. The Division of Water desires to continue contracting with the current vendor, Environmental Resource Associates, for these supplies.
Environmental Resource Associates, CC# CC-007133, pending renewal, All items $1.00
Total Estimated Annual Expenditure: $25,000, Division of Water, the primary user.
Emergency Designation: The Finance and Management Department respectfully requests this legislation be considered an emergency ordinance because the prior contract expired May 31, 2026, and it is in the best interest of the City to enter into a new contract to ensure the availability of Water Testing Supplies.
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