Explanation
The purpose of this ordinance is to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a purchase order with Warren Fire Equipment for the purchase of a High Performance Water Pump for the Division of Power and Water, Control Center. The sole bidder is Warren Fire Equipment at $32,971.00. Warren Fire Equipment has FBE status.
The Purchasing Office opened formal bids on June 26, 2008. One (1) bid was received. A tabulation of that bid is available on the attached recommendation letter.
SUPPLIER: Warren Fire Equipment, CC# 34-1046787, expiration date: January 22, 2010
Fiscal Impact: This project was not budgeted in the division's operating budget for 2008; however, expenditures will be reprioritized to accommodate this expenditure without increasing the existing budget.
No similar expenditures in 2006 or 2007.
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To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a purchase order with Warren Fire Equipment for the purchase of a High Performance Water Pump for the Division of Power and Water, and to authorize the expenditure of $32,971.00 from the Water System Operating Fund. ($32,971.00)
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WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office opened formal bids on June 26, 2008 for the purchase of a High Performance Water Pump for the Division of Power and Water, Control Center, and
WHEREAS, the Division of Power and Water recommends an award to be made to the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder Warren Fire Equipment and,
WHEREAS, A purchase order will be issued in accordance with the terms, conditions and specifications of Solicitation Number: SA002943 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 purchase order with Warren Fire Equipment for the purchase of a High Performance Water Pump for the Division of Power and Water, in accordance with specifications on file in the Purchasing Office.
Section 2. That the expenditure of $32,971.00 or so much thereof as may be needed, be and the same hereby is authorized from the Water System Operating Fund, Fund No. 600, OCA 602649, Object Level 1: 06, Object Level 03: 6651.
Section 3. That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.