Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to establish a Universal Term Contract (UTC) for the option to purchase Liquid Oxygen with Linde, Inc. The Division of Water is the sole user of Liquid Oxygen, used as an oxidation agent for potable water at two water treatment plants. The term of the proposed option contract would be approximately one (1) year, expiring March 31, 2023, with the option to renew for one (1) additional year. In addition, the expenditure of $1.00 is hereby authorized from General Budget Reservation BRPO001670.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of Columbus City Code 329 relating to competitive bidding, (Request for Quotation No. RFQ020598). The Purchasing Office opened formal bids on January 6, 2022. One (1) bid was received. The Vendor submitted their own terms and conditions which rendered the bid non-responsive. Both the Division of Water and City Attorney has reviewed and agreed to these changes. In addition, although bid as a three year contract, the vendor can only offer pricing for one year.
The Purchasing Office is recommending award to lowest, responsible and best bidder as follows:
Linde, Inc. CC# 000363 expires 1/20/24, Item 1 Only, $1.00
Total Estimated Annual Expenditure: $970,000, Division of Water, sole user
Emergency Designation: The Finance and Management Department respectfully requests this legislation be considered an emergency ordinance to ensure continued supply of this vital product.
This company is not debarred according to the Excluded Parties listing of the Federal Government and are not listed in the Auditor of States database for Findings for Recovery.
FISCAL IMPACT: The expenditure of $1.00 is hereby authorized from General Budget Reservation BRPO001670. City Agencies will be required to obtain approval to expend from their own appropriations for their estimated annual ex...
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