Explanation
BACKGROUND: For the option to establish four (4) UTC contracts to purchase PVC Pipe, Fittings, Flex Couplings & Storm Drainage Pipe for the Department of Public Utilities, Divisions of Sewerage and Drainage and Power and Water, the primary users. The items are used in maintenance, repair and replacement projects for sewer and water lines throughout the service areas of the City of Columbus. The term of the proposed option contracts would be approximately two (2) years, expiring March 31, 2013, with the option to renew for one (1) additional year. The Purchasing Office opened formal bids on October 21, 2010.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with Section 329.06 (Solicitation No. SA003707). Seventy-one (71) bids were solicited: (M1A-3, F1-1, MBR-0). Four (4) bids were received.
The specifications allow for Primary and Secondary awards by overall low per category, from a list of approved manufacturers. Due to lack of bids, not all categories were awarded. The items will be obtained on an informal basis as needed. The Purchasing Office is recommending award to the lowest, responsive, responsible and best bidders as follows:
Site Supply, Inc., MAJ, CC# 31-1350146 expires 2/13/11, Primary award Category 1, 4, 5, 6 and 10, $1.00.
HD Supply Waterworks, MAJ, CC# 03-0550887 expires 12/17/10, Primary award Category 2, $1.00.
Ferguson Waterworks, MAJ, CC# 54-1211771 expires 8/24/12, Primary award Category 3, Secondary award Category 2, 4, 5 and 6, $1.00.
Discount Drainage Supplies of Columbus, MAJ, CC# 31-1231981 expires 03/19/2012, Primary award Category 8, Secondary award Category1 and 3, $1.00.
Total Estimated Annual Expenditure: $70,000.00, Divisions of Sewerage and Drainage and Power and Water, the primary users.
The companies are 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 Sta...
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