Explanation
BACKGROUND
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with BissNuss Inc. for the purchase and delivery of three (3) Wet Well Gate Actuator Cylinders for an amount up to $349,179.00.
The Wet Well Gate Actuator Cylinders are used to regulate the flow of water 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 (RFQ028536). Twenty-six (26) vendors (25 Majority, 1 MBE/EBE) were solicited and three (3) majority bids were received and opened on September 6, 2024.
The following bids were received:
Name Bid Amount________City/State CC Status
1. Planet Holding Inc. $377,431.50 Pembroke Pines, Florida MAJ
2. BissNuss Inc. $349,179.00 Canfield, Ohio MAJ
3. Qaisar Favad $4,194.15 Sheridan, Wyoming MAJ
After evaluation of the bids, the Division of Sewerage and Drainage has deemed the lowest bid from Qaisar Favad non-responsive for not meeting the specifications of the bid. They quoted an actuator instead of gate actuator cylinders as described in the specifications.
The bid from BissNuss Inc. does meet all of the requirements of the bid specifications. Therefore, the Division of Sewerage and Drainage recommends that the award be made for all items to BissNuss Inc. as the most responsive and responsible bidder.
SUPPLIER / CONTRACT COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
BissNuss Inc., cc #006641, expires 12/27/25
The certification of BissNuss Inc. 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.
MINORITY AND WOMAN OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE & SMALL LOCAL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM
This contract opportunity was submitted to the City’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) for review and assignment of an MBE/WBE goal prior to bidding. ODI determined there was not an opportunity for MBE/WBE participation in this contract. There are no subcontractors on this project.
FISCAL IMPACT
$349,179.00 funds are budgeted and available for this expenditure
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to establish a contract with BissNuss Inc. for the purchase of Wet Well Gate Actuator Cylinders for the Department of Public Utilities; to authorize the expenditure of up to $349,179.00 from the Sewerage and Drainage Operating Fund. ($349,179.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Utilities has a need for Wet Well Gate Actuator Cylinders that are used to regulate the flow of water in the Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office opened formal bids on September 6, 2024 for the purchase of Wet Well Gate Actuator Cylinders; and
WHEREAS, the lowest bidder, Qaisar Favad, was deemed non-responsive for not complying with the material specifications of the bid; and
WHEREAS, the bid from BissNuss, Inc. has been determined to meet all specifications; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the expenditure of $349,179.00 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 BissNuss Inc. for the purchase of Wet Well Gate Actuator Cylinders in accordance with the terms, conditions and specifications of Solicitation Number RFQ028536 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 BissNuss Inc. for the purchase of Wet Well Gate Actuator Cylinders in accordance with the terms, conditions and specifications of Solicitation Number RFQ28536 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 $349,179.00, or as much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized in Fund 6100 (Sanitary Sewer Operating); in Object Class 02 Materials & Supplies 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.