Explanation
This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into a professional services contract with Crown Welding and Fabricating LLC for welding and fabrication services.
The Department of Finance and Management solicited Competitive Bids for the subject services in accordance with the relevant provisions of Section 329 of City Code (RFQ023824). Two (2) bids were received and opened on February 15th 2023. Crown Welding and Fabricating LLC was deemed to be the lowest, responsible and best bidder.
The contract renewal is the first for one (1) year, from the date of execution by the City of Columbus, of the three (3) renewals available on this contract which are made on a year-to-year basis upon mutual agreement, budgeted funds and approval by Columbus City Council. If unforeseen issues or difficulties are encountered that would require additional funding, a modification would be requested.
This Ordinance is being submitted in accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 of City Code pertaining to entering into a service contract.
This ordinance is contingent upon the passage of the 2024 Operating Budget, Ordinance 3012-2023.
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: This ordinance is being submitted as an emergency in order to allow the upkeep of mission critical equipment needed for the Division of Fleet Management and all the subsequent Departments dependent upon the continuance of their timely operations for the health and prosperity of City of Columbus citizens
SUPPLIER: Crown Welding and Fabricating LLC, FID #270693329-001, D365 #002783, Expires July 17, 2024.
Crown Welding and Fabricating LLC is EBO_MBE certified.
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.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of...
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