Explanation
Background: The purpose of this legislation is to authorize the Director of Finance and Management on behalf of the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Agilent Technologies, Inc. for the one-time purchase and delivery of an ICP-OES instrument.
The ICP-OES instrument will be used for the analysis of metals in both drinking water and source water. This is a critical piece of equipment used to test the metals in finished drinking water, as required by Ohio EPA. In addition, the instrument will be used to test source water for metals so the water plants can adjust treatment and remove contaminants before the water is sent out to the public.
Procurement:
The Department of Finance and Management advertised and solicited competitive bids through Vendor Services from August 15, 2025 to September 5, 2025 for the one-time purchase and delivery of an ICP-OES instrument in accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 of City Code, RFQ031006.
Four hundred nine (409) vendors were solicited, and one (1) bid was received which was opened and evaluated on September 5, 2025. The evaluation committee determined that Agilent Technologies, Inc. was the lowest responsible and responsive bidder and therefore, recommends an award be made to them in the amount of $144,995.39.
Principal Parties:
Agilent Technologies, Inc.
5301 Stevens Creeks Blvd.
Santa Clara, Ca 95051
Georgeann Foster 800-227-9770
Contract Compliance Number: 010267
Contract Compliance Expiration Date: 3/24/2027
FISCAL IMPACT: $144,995.39 is budgeted and available from within the Water Operating Fund to meet the financial obligations of this contract.
Title
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Agilent Technologies, Inc. for the one-time purchase and delivery of an ICP-OES instrument for the Division of Water; and to authorize the expenditure of $144,995.39 from the Water Operating Fund. ($144,995.39)
Body
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into contract on behalf of the Department of Public Utilities with Agilent Technologies, Inc. for the one-time purchase and delivery of an ICP-OES instrument; and
WHEREAS, the ICP-OES instrument will be used for the analysis of metals in both drinking water and source water; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office opened bids on September 5, 2025, for the one-time purchase and delivery of an ICP-OES instrument for the Division of Water; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Water recommends an award be made to the lowest responsible and responsive bidder, Agilent Technologies, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the expenditure of up to $144,995.39 from the Water Operating Fund; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Utilities in that it is necessary to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Agilent Technologies, Inc. in accordance with the terms, conditions, and specifications 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 enter into a contract with Agilent Technologies, Inc. for the one-time purchase and delivery of an ICP-OES instrument for the Division of Water, in accordance with the specifications on file in the Purchasing Office.
SECTION 2. That the expenditure of $144,995.39, or as much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized in the water operating fund, 6000 in Object Class 06 Capital Outlay per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 3. 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 4. That the City Auditor is authorized to make any accounting changes to revise the funding source for all contracts associated with this Ordinance.
SECTION 5. That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.