Explanation
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this legislation is to authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. for the purchase of two (2) Magna Drive 20.5 ASDH Couplings20.5 ASDH Couplings for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage. This equipment will be used at the Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant for the Odor Control Fans.
PROCUREMENT
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code Chapter 329 relating to competitive bidding (RFQ029790). Fifty (50) vendors were solicited and one (1) majority bid was received and opened on April 3, 2025.
SUPPLIER / CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc., cc #006401, expires 7/7/25
The certification of Applied Industrial Technologies, 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.
FISCAL IMPACT
$83,576.98 is budgeted and available for this expenditure
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to establish a contract with Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. for the purchase and delivery of two (2) Magna Drive 20.5 ASDH Couplings for the Department of Public Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $83,576.98 from the Division of Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($83,576.98)
Body
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office opened formal bids on April 3, 2025 for the purchase of two (2) Magna Drive 20.5 ASDH Couplings for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Sewerage and Drainage recommends an award be made to the lowest responsive, responsible and best bidder Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. for all items; and
WHEREAS, the two (2) Magna Drive 20.5 ASDH Couplings will be used at the Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant for the Odor Control Fans; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the expenditure of $83,576.98 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 Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. for the purchase and delivery of two (2) Magna Drive 20.5 ASDH Couplings in accordance with the terms, conditions and specifications of Solicitation Number RFQ029790 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 the Department of Finance and Management be and is hereby authorized to establish a contract with Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. for the purchase and delivery of two (2) Magna Drive 20.5 ASDH Couplings in accordance with the terms, conditions and specifications of Solicitation Number RFQ029790 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 $83,576.98, or as much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized in Fund 6100 (Sanitary Sewer Operating) in Object Class 02 Materials and Supplies 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.