Explanation
This legislation authorizes the Director of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Best Equipment Co. for the purchase and installation of an add-on lateral TV camera inspection system manufactured by Envirosight. The system is capable of integration with the existing Envirosight mainline inspection equipment currently in use by the Department of Public Utilities, Division of Sewerage and Drainage. Best Equipment Co. is the sole source provider for all families of Envirosight video pipeline inspection equipment and software in the State of Ohio. This add-on lateral TV camera inspection system will provide extended range and articulation to the existing equipment and be used to enhance the Division's ability to inspect laterals of sanitary and stormwater lines in order to determine maintenance and repair needs. The funding requested on this legislation is based on a quote dated October 3, 2014.
This ordinance is being submitted in accordance with the provisions of Sole Source procurement of the Columbus City Code Section.
SUPPLIER: Best Equipment Co. 35-1097778 Expires 6/27/2016
Best Equipment Co. does not hold MBE/FBE status.
FISCAL IMPACT: $220,000.00 is needed and budgeted for this service.
$0.00 was spent in 2013
$0.00 was spent in 2012
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.
Title
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Best Equipment Co. for a Lateral TV Camera Inspection System for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage in accordance with the provisions of sole source procurement of the Columbus City Code, and to authorize the expenditure of $95,800.00 from the Sewerage Operating Fund. ($95,800.00)
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WHEREAS, the Division of Sewerage and Drainage has a need to purchase a Lateral TV Camera Inspection System. This system will provide extended range and articulation to the existing equipment and be used to enhance the Division's ability to inspect laterals of sanitary and stormwater lines in order to determine maintenance and repair needs, and
WHEREAS, Best Equipment Co. is the sole source provider for all families of Envirosight video pipeline inspection equipment and software in the State of Ohio, and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Utilities, Division of Sewerage and Drainage, to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a sole-source contract with Best Equipment Co. for the purchase of a Lateral TV Camera Inspection System, for the preservation of public health, peace, property and safety; 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 enter into a contract with Best Equipment Co., 5550 Poindeter Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46235 for the purchase of a Lateral TV Camera Inspection System, in accordance with the sole-source provisions of the Columbus City Code, for the Department of Public Utilities, Division of Sewerage and Drainage
SECTION 2. 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 3. That the expenditure of $95,800.00 or so much thereof as may be needed, be and the same hereby is authorized from the Sewerage Operating Fund, Fund No. 650 as follows:
OCA: 605089
Object: Level 1: 06
Object Level 03: 6651
SECTION 4. That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.