Explanation
BACKGROUND
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Ferguson Enterprises LLC for the purchase and delivery of Duperon New Transmission and New Augers with Support Kits for an amount not to exceed $58,546.80.
The parts will be used on the Duperon screening compactor which removes solids and debris at the Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant.
PROCUREMENT
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code Chapter 329 relating to competitive bidding (RFQ028267). One-hundred and nineteen (119) vendors (2 EBE, 112 Majority, 4 MBE, 1WBE) were solicited and one (1 majority) bid was received and opened on August 19, 2024.
The following bid was received:
Name Bid Amount________ City/State CC Status
1. Ferguson Enterprises LLC $58,546.80 Columbus, Ohio Majority Vendor
After evaluation of the bid, the Division of Sewerage and Drainage has determined the bid from Ferguson Enterprises LLC meets all of the specifications and is recommended for award as the only bidder.
SUPPLIER / CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
Ferguson Enterprises LLC, cc #009189, expires 3/8/25
The certification of Ferguson Enterprises LLC was in good standing at the time of the contract award. The company is not debarred according to the Excluded Party Listing System of the Federal Government or prohibited from being awarded a contract according to the Auditor of State Unresolved Findings for Recovery Certified Search.
FISCAL IMPACT
$58,546.80 is budgeted and available for this expenditure
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to establish a contract with Ferguson Enterprises LLC for the purchase and delivery of Duperon Parts for the Department of Public Utilities; to authorize the expenditure of up to $58,546.80 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($58,546.80)
Body
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Utilities has a need for parts for the Duperon screening compactor to screen wastewater for solids and debris; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office opened formal bids on August 19, 2024 for the purchase and delivery of Duperon Parts; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Utilities, Division of Sewerage and Drainage recommends an award be made to the only bidder, Ferguson Enterprises LLC; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the expenditure of $58,546.80 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 Ferguson Enterprises Inc. for the purchase and delivery of Duperon Parts in accordance with the terms, conditions and specifications of Solicitation Number RFQ028267 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 Finance and Management be and is hereby authorized to establish a contract with Ferguson Enterprises LLC for the purchase and delivery of Duperon Parts in accordance with the terms, conditions and specifications of Solicitation Number RFQ028267 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 $58,546.80, or as much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized in Fund 6100 (Sanitary Sewer Operating) in Object Class 06 Capital Outlay per the accounting codes 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.