Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to establish a Universal Term Contract (UTC) for the option to purchase Mainline Mechanical Joint Fittings with Core & Main LP., and Ferguson Enterprises, LLC The Division of Water is the primary user for Joint Fittings that are used to repair and maintain water lines within the City of Columbus. The term of the proposed option contract would be approximately two (2) years, expiring March 31, 2027, with the option to renew for one (1) additional year. The Purchasing Office opened formal bids on December 12, 2024. In addition, the expenditure of $2.00 is hereby authorized from General Budget Reservation BRPO002726.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 relating to competitive bidding (Request for Quotation No. RFQ028896). Two (2) bids were received.
The Purchasing Office is recommending award to the overall lowest, responsive, responsible and best bidders as follows:
Core & Main LP., CC#000148 expires 1/26/2025, Items# 1-131, 134, 135, 139, 141, 142, 144 - 146, 148, 151 - 195, 197 - 204; $1.00
Ferguson Enterprises LLC., CC#009189 expires 3/8/2025, Items# 205-210; $1.00
No bid responses were received on Items# 132, 133, 136 - 138, 140, 143, 147, 149, 150, 196, ; these items will be requested through a bid process on an as needed basis.
Total Estimated Annual Expenditure: $150,000.00, Division of Water, the primary user.
Emergency Designation: The Finance and Management Department respectfully requests this legislation to be considered an emergency ordinance to ensure the ability to continue with the repair and maintenance of main water lines.
The company is not debarred according to the Excluded Party Listing System of the Federal Government or prohibited from being awarded a contract according to the Auditor of State Unresolved Findings for Recovery Certified Search.
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