Explanation
Background: The purpose of this legislation is to authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Pelton Environmental Products, Inc. for the purchase and delivery of Infilco Degremont Climber Screen parts for the Division of Water Reclamation.
The Infilco Degremont Climber Screen parts will be used at the Southerly Water Reclamation Plant to repair and maintain the climber Screen. The climber screen removes large obstructions and channel debris from the wastewater flow coming into the plant before it can damage downstream equipment.
Procurement:
The Department of Finance and Management advertised and solicited competitive bids from September 22,2025 to October 16, 2025 for Infilco Degremont Climber Screen parts, in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code Chapter 329, RFQ031273. Twenty-four (24) vendors were solicited, and one (1) bid was received and opened on October 16, 2025.
After a review of the bid, the Division of Water Reclamation recommends the award be made for all items to Pelton Environmental Products, Inc. as the lowest, responsive, responsible and best bidder.
Principal Parties:
Pelton Environmental Products, Inc
8638 Cotter St.
Lewis Center, Oh 43035
Megan Pelton 440-838-1221
Contract Compliance Number: 006819
Contract Compliance Expiration Date:1/3/23 Update Pending
Fiscal Impact
$95,876.03 is budgeted and available from within the Sanitary Sewer Operating fund to meet the obligations of this contract.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to establish a contract with Pelton Environmental Products, Inc. for the purchase and delivery of Infilco Degremont Climber Screen parts for the Department of Public Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $95,876.03 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($95,876.03)
Body
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the Department of Finance and Management to enter into a contract on behalf of the Department of Public Utilities with Pelton Environmental Products, Inc for the purchase and delivery of Infilco Degremont Climber Screen parts; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Water Reclamation recommends an award be made to the lowest responsive, responsible and best bidder Pelton Environmental Products, Inc. for all items; and
WHEREAS, the Southerly Water Reclamation Plant will use the Infilco Degremont Climber Screen parts for the repair and maintenance of the Infilco Degremont Climber Screen; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the expenditure of $95,876.03 or so much thereof as is needed for the purchase from and within the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Utilities to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Pelton Environmental Products, Inc. for the purchase and delivery of Infilco Degremont Climber Screen parts in accordance with the terms, conditions and specifications of solicitation number RFQ031273 on file in the Purchasing Office; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of the Department of Finance and Management be and is hereby authorized to establish a contract with Pelton Environmental Products, Inc. for the purchase and delivery of Infilco Degremont Climber Screen parts in accordance with the terms, conditions and specifications of solicitation number RFQ031273 on file in the Purchasing Office.
SECTION 2. That this contract is in accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 of City Code.
SECTION 3. That the expenditure of $95,876.03, or as much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized in Fund 6100 (Sanitary Sewer Operating) in Object Class 02 Materials and Supplies in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 4. That the funds necessary to carry out the purpose of this ordinance are hereby deemed appropriated, and the City Auditor shall establish such accounting codes as necessary.
SECTION 5. That the City Auditor is authorized to make any accounting changes to revise the funding source for all contracts or contract modifications associated with this ordinance.
SECTION 6. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law