Explanation
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this ordinance is to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Biss Nuss, Inc. for the purchase of a Vulcan Screenings Press Unit, Model EWP-250/1200 and associated parts for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant. The Vulcan Screenings Press Unit, Model EWP-250/1200 will be used at the Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant for the repair and maintenance of compactors.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code Chapter 329 (RFQ001506). Forty (44) bidders were solicited and one (1) bid was received and opened on June 9th, 2016.
This company is not debarred according to the Excluded Parties listing of the Federal Government and is not listed in the Auditor of State database for Findings for Recovery.
SUPPLIER: Biss Nuss, Inc., CC# 34-1392362, expires 9/09/17.
FISCAL IMPACT: $38,388.00 is required for this purchase.
$0.00 was expended in 2015.
$0.00 was expended in 2014.
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To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a contract with Biss Nuss, Inc. for the purchase of a Vulcan Screenings Press Unit, Model EWP-250/1200 and associated parts for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, and to authorize the expenditure of $38,388.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund. ($38,388.00)
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WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office opened formal bids on June 9th, 2016 for the purchase of a Vulcan Screenings Press Unit, Model EWP-250/1200 and associated parts for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Sewerage and Drainage recommends an award to be made to the lowest responsive and responsible and best bidder, Biss Nuss, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, the Vulcan Screenings Press Unit, Model EWP-250/1200 and associated parts will be used for the repair and maintenance of compactors at the Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant; 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 establish a contract with Biss Nuss, Inc. in accordance with the terms, conditions and specifications of Solicitation Number: RFQ0001506 on file in the Purchasing Office, thereby preserving the public health, peace, property, safety and welfare, 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 Biss Nuss, Inc., 7 Court Street, Suite 260, Canfield, OH 44406 for the purchase of a Vulcan Screenings Press Unit, Model EWP-250/1200 and associated parts for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, in accordance with specifications on file in the Purchasing Office.
SECTION 2. That the expenditure of $38,388.00 or as much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized in Fund 6100 (Sewer Operating-Sanitary); in object Class 02 Materials and Supplies 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.