Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance is for the option to establish a Universal Term Contract (UTC) for Andritz Aqua-Screen Replacement Parts. The Department of Public Utilities, Division of Sewers and Drainage is the largest user. This equipment is used by the Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant in the sludge de-watering process. The term of the proposed option contract will be through May 31, 2019 with the option to extend one additional one year period, subject to mutual agreement of both parties. The Purchasing Office opened formal bids on March 2, 2017.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competivie bids in accordance with the competitive bid section of the Columbus City Code (Solicitation RFQ004529). Thirty-nine (39) bids were solicited. One bid was received (MAJ:1). After review, the Purchasing Office recommends the award be made to the lowest and responsible and best bidder, Andritz Separation, Inc. for Items 1-124.
The Purchasing Office is recommending award of one contract to the lowest, responsive and best bidder:
Andritz Separation, Inc., CC#59-3773483, exp. 11/9/2019
Total Estimated Annual Expenditure: $75,000.00
This company is not debarred according to the Excluded Parties listing of the Federal Government and is not listed in the Auditor of State database for Findings for Recovery.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding to establish these option contracts is budgeted in the General Fund. Public Utilities Department will be required to obtain approval to expend from their own appropriations.
Title
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Andritz Aqua-Screen Replacement Parts from Andritz Separation, Inc.; and to authorize the expenditure of one dollar to establish a contract from the General Fund. ($1.00).
Body
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office advertised and solicited formal bids on March 2, 2017 for Andritz Aqua-Screen Replacement Parts; and
WHEREAS, the Division...
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