Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation is to authorize the purchase of twenty-four (24) Pole Mount; twelve (12) Pedestal Mount; and twelve (12) Pad Mount Street Light Controllers for the Department of Public Utilities, Division of Power and Water (POWER). These units will replace older units which are beyond their useful life. This ordinance authorizes the Finance and Management Director to issue a purchase order with General Supplies and Services, Inc. (GEXPRO) for this purchase.
2. CONTRACT AWARD: On October 25, 2012, The Purchasing Office publicly opened formal bids for the purchase of Street Light Controllers, solicitation SA004606. Bids were received from GEXPRO, Central Systems & Controls Corp., and Loeb Electric Company. The apparent low bid was from: GEXPRO - $73,416.00.
GEXPRO Contract Compliance Number: 20-5021902, expires 05/12/13, Majority
3. FISCAL IMPACT: It is necessary to transfer funds within the Electricity G.O. Bonds Fund and to amend the 2012 Capital Improvements Budget for this expenditure.
Emergency legislation is being requested so that the equipment and parts necessary to upgrade the electric infrastructure can be purchased at the earliest time possible.
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To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a purchase order with General Supplies and Services, Inc. (GEXPRO) for the purchase of Street Light Controllers; to authorize the transfer of $73,416.00 within the Electricity G.O. Bonds Fund; to authorize an amendment to the 2012 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $73,416.00 from the Electricity G.O. Bonds Fund for the Division of Power and Water (Power) and to declare an emergency. ($73,416.00)
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WHEREAS, the Division of Power and Water (Power) requires twenty-four (24) Pole Mount; twelve (12) Pedestal Mount; and twelve (12) Pad Mount Street Light Controllers to complete capital improvement street lighting projects throughout the City of Columbus; a...
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