Explanation
BACKGROUND:
This legislation authorizes the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract for the purchase of panduit equipment for the City of Columbus Data Center, on behalf of the Department of Technology.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with Section 329.06 (Solicitation SA004266). Three (3) bids were received and opened on March 1, 2012. These bids were evaluated and awards were recommended to the lowest, responsive, responsible and best bidder: Graybar Electric Company, Inc.
Bidders/Vendor(s):
1. Graybar Electric Company Inc.; CC#: 13-0794380; Bid Amount: $66,395.50
2. Echo 24 Inc.; CC#: 31-1253698; Bid Amount: $66,430.93
3. Anixter, Inc.; CC#: 36-2361285; Bid Amount: $72,063.57
EMERGENCY:
Emergency legislation is requested to maintain ongoing and uninterrupted services; and to continue with services that are necessary to support daily operation activities.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Funding in the amount of $66,395.50 is budgeted and available in the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Capital Improvement Bond Fund for this purchase.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE:
Vendor Name: Graybar Electric Company Inc. CC#/F.I.D#: 13-0794380 Expiration Date: 07/08/2012
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To authorize the Director of the Finance and Management to enter into a contract for the purchase of panduit equipment for the City of Columbus Data Center with Graybar Electric Co., Inc., for the Department of Technology; and to authorize the expenditure of $66,395.50 from the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Capital Improvement Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($66,395.50)
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WHEREAS, the Department of Technology has an immediate need for panduit equipment for the City's Data Center; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office advertised and solicited formal bids for panduit equipment (SA...
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