Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation is for the option to establish a Universal Term Contract for PVC Sewer Pipe for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, the primary user. This contract will provide for the purchase of pipe for use primarily by the Sewer Maintenance Facility for various repair and replacement projects of sewer lines throughout the City of Columbus service area. The term of the proposed option contract would be approximately one year, expiring March 31, 2016, with the option to renew for one (1) additional year. The Purchasing Office opened formal bids on January 15, 2015.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 relating to competitive bidding (Solicitation No. SA005698). Sixty-five (65) bids were solicited: (M1A-2, F1-1, MBR-1). Two (2) bids were received. The apparent low bidder bid minimum order quantities of 200' for 21" - 30" diameter pipe, in addition to large minimum order quantities for 4" through 15" pipe. The bid proposal states the agency buying practices dictates they will order limited quantities or a quantity of one 14' stick on an as needed basis. Pipe must be stored inside out of UV rays; pipe that is stored outside must be scraped if not used by the stamped expiration date. The Division of Sewerage and Drainage does not have the capacity to store that large a volume of pipe inside. The next low bidder bid no minimum quantity for pick-up orders and a reasonable minimum order requirement for delivery only.
The Purchasing Office is recommending award to the overall lowest, responsive, responsible and best bidder as follows:
Ferguson Waterworks, MAJ, CC# 54-1211771 expires 02/02/2017, All Items, $1.00
Total Estimated Annual Expenditure: $25,000, Division of Sewerage and Drainage, the primary user
The company is not debarred according to the Excluded Party Listing System of the Federal Government or prohibited from being awarded a ...
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