Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a planned modification to add funding for 2025 for installation, repair and maintenance of commercial fencing, gate & gate controllers with The Paul Peterson Co., Safety Division, Inc. in the amount of $77,000.00. This contract is used to install, repair and maintain new and existing fencing, gates and controllers in and around the Department of Public Utilities locations to maintain security.
The Department of Public Utilities solicited competitive bids for Installation, Maintenance and Repair of Commercial Fencing, Gate & Gate Controllers in accordance with the relevant provisions of Section 329 (RFQ028373). Two hundred and sixty nine (269) vendors (1 MBE/VBE, 2 MBE/WBE, 4 WBE, 16 MBE, 15 EBE and 231 MAJ) were solicited. One (MAJ) bid was received and opened on March 9, 2022.
The bid from The Paul Peterson Co., Safety Division, Inc. was the only bidder and met all the specifications.
CONTRACT AMOUNTS / TIMELINE
The contract term is from the date of execution to and including August 31, 2026. The contract language allowed for one (1) year renewal options based upon mutual agreement, availability of funds, and approval by Columbus City Council. If unforeseen issues or difficulties are encountered that would require additional funding, a modification would be requested.
This contract is funded on an yearly basis and this legislation seeks to modify the contract to add funding for 2025. This Ordinance is being submitted in accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 of City Code pertaining to contract modifications.
Cost summary:
Original Contract, Ordinance #0754-2023 $190,000.00
Modification #1, Ordinance #0421-2024 $91,000.00
Modification #2, Ordinance # (pending) $77,000.00
Estimated Contract Total...
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