Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance is for the option to establish four (4) UTC contracts to purchase Mainline Couplings, Clamps and Various Parts for the Division of Power and Water, the primary user. The couplings, clamps and associated parts will be used throughout the City of Columbus service area to repair and maintain waterlines. The term of the proposed option contracts would be approximately one (1) year, expiring March 31, 2014, with the option to renew for one (1) additional year. The Purchasing Office opened formal bids on December 6, 2012.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with Section 329.06 (Solicitation No. SA004680). Eighty-four (84) bids were solicited: (M1A-4, F1-3, MBR-2). Four (4) bids were received.
The Purchasing Office is recommending award to the lowest, responsive, responsible and best bidders as follows:
Dreier & Maller, Inc., MAJ, CC# 34-1681027 expires 05/10/2014, Items 107, 164, 165, 167, and 182 through 187, $1.00
Ferguson Waterworks, MAJ, CC# 54-1211771 expires 11/05/2014, Items 2, 12 through 31, 33 through 56, 59 through 64, 75 through 106, 108 through 113, 115, 116, 118, 123 through 127, 135 through 140, 142 through 148 and 156, $1.00.
HD Supply Waterworks, MAJ, CC# 03-0550887 expires 11/05/2014, Items 57, 58, 65, 67 through 74, 114, 117, 119 through 122, 128 through 132, and 166, $1.00.
Site Supply, Inc., MAJ, CC# 31-1350146 expires 03/22/2013, Items 1, 3 through 11, 32, 66, 141, 149 through 155, 157 through 163 and 172 through 179, $1.00.
Total Estimated Annual Expenditure: $150,000.00, Division of Power and Water, the primary user.
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 State Unresolved Findings for Recovery Certified Search.
This ordinance is being submitted as an emergency because, without emergency action, no less than 37 days will...
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