Explanation
This ordinance is needed to authorize the Board of Health to enter into a sole-source supply contract with SciAps Inc for the purchase of two X-550 RoHS Analyzers and accessories in an amount not to exceed $71,886.00 to be used by the ODH-Public Health Lead Investigations grant program at Columbus Public Health. The full cost of this contract will be funded by the ODH-Public Health Lead Investigations grant program.
SciAps Inc is the only manufacturer of the X-550 RoHS lead paint analyzer, which does not require a radioactive source and can measure lead levels down to required limits. This vendor sells the analyzers factory direct and does not utilize dealers or distributers. Program staff identified the need for these specific analyzers based on the lead screening requirements from the Grantor and their expertise in the field of environmental lead detection and prevention. For these reasons, it is requested that the competitive bidding provisions outlined in Chapter 329.18 of the Columbus City Code be waived for this contract.
SciAps Inc contract compliance number is CC-045712.
This ordinance is submitted as an emergency to not delay important lead screening services to clients and their families based on the new Elevated Blood Lead Level case requirements and to guarantee quoted pricing from the vendor.
FISCAL IMPACT: The contract with SciAps is entirely funded by the ODH-Public Health Lead Investigations grant program. ($71,886.00)
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To authorize and direct the Board of Health to enter into a sole-source supply contract with SciAps Inc for the purchase of two X-550 RoHS Analyzers and accessories; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $71,886.00 from the ODH-Public Health Lead Investigations grant fund; and to declare an emergency. ($71,886.00)
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WHEREAS, The Board of Health has a need to enter into a contract with SciAps Inc for two X-550 RoHS Analyzers and...
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