Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with The Fishel Company, in the amount of $64,000.00 for Emergency Underground Electric Repairs for the Division of Power and Water.
Bids were advertised through Vendor Services and the City Bulletin and two bids were received and publicly opened by the Director of Public Utilities on May 5, 2010, as follows:
The Fishel Company (MAJ) - $106,353.49
Complete General Construction Company (MAJ) - $274,295.45
These figures are based on the estimated quantities for each item and the unit price submitted by each company. The lowest, responsive and best bid was submitted by The Fishel Company. Since the contract is on an as-needed basis, it is recommended to award $64,000.00 at this time from the 2010 Electricity Operating Budget with an anticipated modification to increase funding in 2011, if necessary, and upon approval of Columbus City Council.
The Fishel Company's Contract Compliance Number is 314360115, expires 05/07/12. This company does not hold FBE or MBE status.
Additional information regarding this bidder, description of work, contract time frame and detailed amounts can be found on the attached Legislation Information Form. A bid tabulation is also attached for your review.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is sufficient budget authority in the current 2010 Electricity Operating Budget for this contract
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with The Fishel Company for Emergency Underground Electric Repairs for the Division of Power and Water and to authorize the expenditure of $64,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($64,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, two bids for Emergency Underground Electric Repairs were received and publicly opened in the offices of the Director of Public Utilities on May 5, 2010; and
WHEREAS, The Fishel Company submitted the lowest, responsive and best ...
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