Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a planned modification to add funding in 2025 for installation, repair and maintenance of commercial fencing, gate & gate controllers with The Paul Peterson Co., Safety Division, Inc. in the amount of $220,000.00 (which includes a 10% contingency). This contract is used to install, repair and maintain new and existing fencing, gates and controllers in and around the Department of Public Utilities locations to maintain security.
The proposed fencing and gate installation would occur at the following location(s): Spring Street Power Sub Station (adjacent to the Municipal Light Building and Crew Stadium, located in downtown Columbus). This legislation represents phase one (1) of a planned two (2) phase project at this location with phase one (1) expected to be completed within the 2025 budget year, while phase two (2) was submitted to be included in the 2026 Division of Power annual budget and is not included in this legislation request at this time. Phase one (1) work at this site will encompass the installation of climb-proof, cut-proof fencing to protect existing equipment at this location from vandalism and ensure the safety of the public.
The Department of Public Utilities solicited competitive bids for Installation, Maintenance and Repair of Commercial Fencing, Gate & Gate Controllers in accordance with the relevant provisions of Section 329 (RFQ028373). Two hundred and sixty-nine (269) vendors (1 MBE/VBE, 2 MBE/WBE, 4 WBE, 16 MBE, 15 EBE and 231 MAJ) were solicited. One (MAJ) bid was received and opened on March 9, 2022.
The bid from The Paul Peterson Co., Safety Division, Inc. was the only bidder and met all the specifications.
CONTRACT AMOUNTS / TIMELINE
The contract term is from the date of execution up to and including August 31, 2026. The contract language allowed for one (1) year renewal options based upon mutual agreement, ava...
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