Explanation
BACKGROUND: To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract with CJM Solutions LLC for the purchase and installation of one (1) Heavy Duty Vehicle Lift for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage. This equipment will be used by the Sewer Maintenance Operations Center maintenance garage for lifting large vehicles and equipment for maintenance and service.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code Chapter 329 relating to competitive bidding (RFQ012858). Thirty-four (34) bidders (3 MBE, 1 MBR, 1 F1, 29 MAJ) were solicited and three (3 MAJ) bids were received and opened on August 15, 2019.
After a review of the bids, the Division of Sewerage and Drainage recommends an award be made for all items to CJM Solutions LLC in the amount of $157,305.00 as the lowest responsive, responsible and best bidder.
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.
SUPPLIER: CJM Solutions LLC Vendor #002144, CC#26-1100583, expires 5/14/20
FISCAL IMPACT: $157,305.00 is required for this purchase.
$0.00 was spent in 2018
$0.00 was spent in 2017
Title
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to establish a contract with CJM Solutions LLC for the purchase and installation of one (1) Heavy Duty Vehicle Lift for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of $157,305.00 from the Sewerage Operating Fund. ($157,305.00)
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WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office opened formal bids on August 15, 2019 for the purchase and installation of one (1) Heavy Duty Vehicle Lift; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Sewerage and Drainage recommends an award be made to the lowest responsive, responsible and best bidder, CJM Solutions LLC; and
WHEREAS, the equipment will be used by the Sewer Maintenance Operations Center maintenance garage for lifting large vehicles and equipment for maintenance and service; 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 CJM Solutions LLC in accordance with the terms, conditions and specifications of Solicitation Number RFQ012858 on file in the Purchasing Office; now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Finance and Management Director be and is hereby authorized to establish a contract for all items with CJM Solutions LLC for the purchase and installation of one (1) Heavy Duty Vehicle Lift for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage in accordance with RFQ012858 specifications on file in the Purchasing Office.
SECTION 2. That the expenditure of $157,305.00 or as much thereof as may be needed is hereby authorized in Fund 6100 (Sewerage Operating) in Object Class 06 Capital Outlay ($98,159.00) and Class 03 Services ($59,146.00) per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
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.