Explanation
Background: This legislation is for the option to establish two (2) UTC type contracts for Traffic Signal Strain Poles to be used by the Department of Public Service, the primary user. Supports are needed for traffic signals and associated equipment along roadways throughout the City of Columbus. The term of the proposed option contracts are through September 30, 2017. The Purchasing Office opened formal bids on September 10, 2015.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the competitive bid section of the City Code (Solicitation SA005998). Forty-Four (44) bids were solicited: (MBR: 2), (F1: 1). Three (3) bids were received.
The Purchasing Office is recommending award to the overall lowest, responsive, responsible, and best bidders as follows:
Path Master, Inc.; CC#341233777; expires 04/15/2016; Items 1-16, 18-28, 31-34; $1.00
General Supply & Services, Inc.; CC#205021902; expires 06/22/2017; Items 17, 29, 30, 35
Total Estimated Annual Expenditure: $120,000.00
The companies are 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.
This ordinance is being submitted as an emergency because without emergency action Traffic Signal Strain Poles will not be available and the efforts of the Department of Public Service to maintain supports needed for traffic signals and associated equipment along roadways would be delayed and the efficient delivery will be slowed.
Fiscal Impact: Funding to establish this option contract is from the General Fund. City agencies will be required to obtain approval to expend from their own appropriations for their estimated annual expenditures.
Title
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into two (2) contracts for the option to purchase Traffic Signal Strain Poles with Path Master, Inc. and General ...
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