Explanation
1. BACKGROUND:
A. Need. This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into contract for the replacement of Air Filtration Units in Aeration Control Buildings A & B at the Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage. The existing air filtration units were installed in the 1950s, and are requiring maintenance on a frequent basis due to age and obsolescence. Replacement parts are no longer available for the existing units.
B. Procurement History. This procurement has been conducted in conformance with the requirements for competitive sealed bidding in Section 329, Columbus City Codes, 1959. An Invitation For Bidders (IFB) was published in the "City Bulletin" on July 30, August 6, 13, 20, 27, and September 3, 2005. Seven sets of Bidding Documents were obtained by prospective Bidders, and four interested entities attended the Pre-Bid Conference on August 17, 2005. On the stipulated Bid Date of September 7, 2005, two Bidding Documents sets were returned, with the following results:
Entity Bid Amount
Cornerstone Services $ 257,600.00
The Righter Company, Inc. $ 174,500.00
The amount requested on this legislation includes contingency money.
C. Recommended Contract Award. The Bids have been reviewed, and appear to be free of substantive defects. Award is recommended to The Righter Company, Inc. of Columbus, Ohio, who are the Lowest Responsive and Responsible and Best Bidder.
D. Contract Compliance No.: 310889208.
E. Type of Business Enterprise: Majority.
F. Emergency Designation. Emergency designation is not requested.
2. FISCAL IMPACT:
A. Budget Information. The FY2005 Budget allocates a total of $300,000.00 for this contract.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into contract with The Righter Company, Inc. for the Replacement of Air Filtration Units at the Jackson Pik...
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