Explanation
BACKGROUND: For the option to purchase recycling of computers and related equipment with certified removal of sensitive information services for use by the City of Columbus from Tech Disposal, the state contract vendor. The term of the proposed option contract will be through July 31, 2010 with the option to extend for up to two (2) one year periods contingent on the extension of the State of Ohio Department of Administrative Services (DAS) cooperative contract (GDC021Z).
Columbus City Code Section 329.30 provides for the sale and disposal of city-owned personal property and authorizes the Finance & Management Director to sell or dispose of surplus property. The Purchasing Office conducted research regarding recycling of computers and related equipment with sensitive information services and has determined that the use of the services offered by Tech Disposal is in the best interests of the City.
The Purchasing Office recommends an option contract be established with Tech Disposal based on the State's cooperative contract (GDC021Z) currently in place for recycling of computers and related equipment with certified removal of sensitive information services. This contract is in effect until July 31, 2010 and may be extended at the discretion of the DAS. The use of State DAS Cooperative Contracts is authorized by City of Columbus Ordinance #582-87.
The Purchasing Office has conducted negotiations with Tech Disposal in order to establish an agreement for these services on behalf of the City. The agreement term corresponds with the DAS contract. This contract is not exclusive. Therefore, the City is not precluded from using similar services from other providers.
Tech Disposal CC#311685284 Expires 9-21-2011.
Estimated Annual Expenditure: $50,000.00.
The company is not debarred according to the Excluded Party Listing System of the Federal Government.
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