05-024--606
Explanation
BACKGROUND:
1. Need: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Worthington Products, Inc. for the goods and installation services necessary for replacement of the safety cable and floatation system at the Griggs Dam. A Mayor's Emergency was declared on March 1, 2005, for the purposes of undertaking the action necessary to replace the barrier and warning cable that failed and was swept over the dam during high flows.
2. Bid Information: Due to the emergency nature of the absence of this safety barrier, the regular competitive bidding and related advertising requirements of the Columbus City Codes were not utilized. In order to expedite the procurement of the required materials and installation services, the availability of suppliers of these specialized goods and services was researched and informal quotations requested. Of the three (3) suppliers, Worthington Products, Inc. (Canton, Ohio) was the only one that provides installation services and therefore was considered most responsive. The total amount expended will not exceed $50,000. Therefore, in accordance with Section 329.27 of the Columbus City Codes, 1959, it is in the best interest of the City of Columbus, that the provisions of competitive bidding be waived, and that the Director of Public Utilities enter into a contract with Worthington Products, Inc., for the services mentioned above, in the amount of $50,000.00
EMERGENCY PROVISION: Emergency legislation is being requested in accordance with the emergency expressed within the Mayor's Emergency Declaration of March 1, 2005.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding and authority are provided in Capital Improvement Project No. 690411 - Watershed Management Section Miscellaneous Improvement Facilities.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE NUMBER: 223888425
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Worthington Products, Inc., for Watershed Mana...
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