Explanation
The purpose of this legislation is to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with BissNuss Inc. to rebuild a Hoffman blower located at the Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant. This type of blower is used to aerate the plants effluent tanks, before the water is pumped into the river. The blower has a need for repairs that are beyond the capacity of the plant personnel.
The Department of Public Utilities advertised formal bids for the subject services in the City bulletin in accordance with the pertinent provisions of Section 329, Columbus City Codes, 1959. Seventy-one (71) vendors (1 MBR, 1 M1A, 1 F1, 68 MAJ) were solicited (SA005501), and three (3) bids (2 MAJ, 1 not Certified) were received and opened on July 24, 2014.
The lowest bid from BissNuss Inc. is recommended for an award, as the lowest, responsive and responsible bid received. BissNuss Inc. bid an amount of $57,245.00 which included contingency. The contract is in effect from the date of execution by the City of Columbus until the repairs are complete, the equipment is returned to the City of Columbus, accepted and the invoice is paid.
SUPPLIER: BissNuss Inc. (34-1392362), Expires October 25, 2015
BissNuss Inc. does not hold MBE/FBE status.
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 of Recovery Certified Search.
FISCAL IMPACT: $57,245.00 is needed and budgeted for this repair, within the Sewerage System Operating Fund.
$27,770.00 has been encumbered in 2014
$19,917.00 was encumbered in 2013
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with BissNuss Inc. to rebuild a Hoffman Blower for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, and to authorize the expenditure of $57,245.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund. ($57,245.00)
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WHEREAS, the Department of Public Utilities, Division of Sewerage and Drainage has the need to rebuild a Hoffman blower located at the Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant, and
WHEREAS, this type of blower is used to aerate the plants effluent tanks, before the water is pumped into the river, and
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Utilities advertised formal bids for the subject services in the City Bulletin in accordance with the pertinent provisions of Chapter 329, Columbus City Codes, and
WHEREAS, three (3) bids (2 MAJ, 1 not Certified) were received and opened on July 24, 2014, Solicitation SA005501 for the Hoffman Blower Repair, and
WHEREAS, a contract is being established with BissNuss Inc. as the lowest, responsive, responsible and best bid received, and
WHEREAS, this contract is from the date of execution by the City of Columbus until the repairs are complete, the equipment is returned to the City of Columbus, and the invoice is paid, and
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Utilities, Division of Sewerage and Drainage hereby requests this City Council to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into contract with BissNuss Inc. to rebuild a Hoffman blower located at the Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant; now, therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of Public Utilities be, and is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with BissNuss Inc., 845 Old Mill Drive, Loveland, Ohio 45140, to rebuild a Hoffman blower located at the Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant, for the Department of Public Utilities, in accordance with the terms and conditions as shown in the contract on file in the Office of the Division of Sewerage and Drainage.
SECTION 2. That the expenditure of $57,245.00 or so much thereof as may be needed, be and the same hereby is authorized from the Sewer System Operating Fund, Fund 650, Department 60-05, to pay the cost of this contract as follows:
OCA: 605030
Object Level 1: 03
Object Level 03: 3372
SECTION 3. 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 4. That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.