Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Director of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Weissco Power LLC for the installation, removal and disposal of twenty-eight (28) American Power Conversion (APC) SYBT4 battery modules for the Public Safety Division of Support Services. These APC Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) batteries will be installed at 1250 Fairwood Avenue and are necessary to back-up the 800 MHz radio communications system in an effort to avoid any interruptions due to any power outages. The current batteries have outlasted their useful lives.
This ordinance also authorizes the amendment of the 2014 Capital Improvement Budget (CIB) and authorizes the City Auditor to transfer funds between projects within the Safety Voted Bond Fund.
The selection process for this contract was completed in accordance with the competitive procurement provisions under Section 329.14 of the Columbus City Code. Proposals were received for SA005348 on April 17, 2014 from five (5) companies.
Five (5) bids were submitted by 5 companies as follows (1 MBR, 1 FBR):
Company City/State Amount____________________
Weissco Power Califon, NJ $24,365.04
SEPS, Inc Burr Ridge, Il $47,101.84
DC Group Minneapolis, MN $48,615.00
Aprisa Technology (FBR) Roslyn, NY $58,512.00
OM Office Supply (MBR) Mechanicsburg, PA $63,000.00
After review of the bids received the Support Services Division recommends acceptance of the lowest and best overall bid submitted by Weissco Power in the amount of $24,365.04.
Contract Compliance: Weissco Power LLC # 46-4140330 expires 4-16-2016.
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: Emergency designation is requested in order to avoid any possibility of battery backup failure wh...
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