Explanation
This ordinance is needed to authorize the Board of Health to enter into a sole-source supply contract with SciAps Inc for the purchase of two X-550 RoHS Analyzers and accessories in an amount not to exceed $71,886.00 to be used by the ODH-Public Health Lead Investigations grant program at Columbus Public Health. The full cost of this contract will be funded by the ODH-Public Health Lead Investigations grant program.
SciAps Inc is the only manufacturer of the X-550 RoHS lead paint analyzer, which does not require a radioactive source and can measure lead levels down to required limits. This vendor sells the analyzers factory direct and does not utilize dealers or distributers. Program staff identified the need for these specific analyzers based on the lead screening requirements from the Grantor and their expertise in the field of environmental lead detection and prevention. For these reasons, it is requested that the competitive bidding provisions outlined in Chapter 329.18 of the Columbus City Code be waived for this contract.
SciAps Inc contract compliance number is CC-045712.
This ordinance is submitted as an emergency to not delay important lead screening services to clients and their families based on the new Elevated Blood Lead Level case requirements and to guarantee quoted pricing from the vendor.
FISCAL IMPACT: The contract with SciAps is entirely funded by the ODH-Public Health Lead Investigations grant program. ($71,886.00)
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To authorize and direct the Board of Health to enter into a sole-source supply contract with SciAps Inc for the purchase of two X-550 RoHS Analyzers and accessories; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $71,886.00 from the ODH-Public Health Lead Investigations grant fund; and to declare an emergency. ($71,886.00)
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WHEREAS, The Board of Health has a need to enter into a contract with SciAps Inc for two X-550 RoHS Analyzers and accessories in an amount not to exceed $71,886.00; and,
WHEREAS, SciAps Inc is the sole source for two X-550 RoHS Analyzers and accessories; and,
WHEREAS, it is necessary to waive the competitive bidding provisions in Chapter 329.18 of the Columbus City Code for this contract; and,
WHEREAS, the funds needed for this contract are budgeted in the ODH-Public Health Lead Investigations grant fund; and,
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of Columbus Public Health in that it is immediately necessary to authorize the Board of Health to enter into this contract to not delay lead screening services to clients and their families, to ensure quoted pricing from the vendor, all for the immediate preservation of the public health, peace, property, safety and welfare; and NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Board of Health is hereby authorized and directed to enter into a contract with SciAps Inc for the purchase of two X-550 RoHS Analyzers and accessories in an amount not to exceed $71,886.00.
SECTION 2. That the expenditure of $71,886.00 or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized in Fund 2251 (Health Departments Grants Fund), Dept-Div 5001 (Health Department), Project G502324 (ODH-Public Health Lead Investigations), in object classes 02 (Supplies) and 03 (Services) per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 3. That the competitive bidding provisions in Chapter 329.18 of the Columbus City Code are hereby waived for this contract.
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 for reasons stated in the preamble hereto, which is hereby made a part hereof, this Ordinance is declared to be an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor, or ten days after passage if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.