Explanation
BACKGROUND: For the option to purchase Basin Collector Parts for the Division of Power and Water for use in various water treatment plants located within the Columbus metropolitan area. The term of the proposed option contract will be through December 31, 2010 with the option to extend this contract for one (1) additional year. The Purchasing Office opened formal bids on December 4, 2008.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with Section 329.06 (Solicitation No. SA003112). Thirteen (13) Bids were solicited. Two (2) Bids were received.
The Purchasing Office is recommending award to the lowest, responsive, responsible and best bidders:
Siemens Water Technologies Corp. CC#043063901 (expires 12/23/2010).
VC Chains Corporation CC#631216515 (expires 12/4/2010)
Total Estimated Annual Expenditure: $100,000.00
These companies are not debarred according to the Federal Excluded Parties Listing or the State Auditor's Findings For Recovery Database.
This ordinance is being submitted as an emergency because, without emergency action, no less than 37 days will be added to this procurement cycle and the efficient delivery of valuable public services will be slowed.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding to establish this option contract is budgeted in the Purchasing Contract Account. The Division of Power and Water will be required to obtain approval to expend from their own appropriations for their estimated annual expenditures.
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To authorize and direct the Finance & Management Director to enter into a contract for the option to purchase Basin Collector Parts with Siemens Water Technologies Corp. and VC Chains Corporation to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of two dollars to establish the contracts from the Mail, Print Services and UTC Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($2.00)
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WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office advertised and solicited formal bids on December 4, 2008 and selected ...
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