Explanation
BACKGROUND: For the option to establish two (2) UTC contracts to purchase Marking Paint and Flags for various City of Columbus agencies and the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, the largest user. The term of the proposed option contracts would be two (2) years, expiring April 30, 2009, with the option to renew for one (1) additional year. The Purchasing Office opened formal bids on January 11, 2007.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with Section 329.06 (Solicitation SA002252). 14 bids were solicited: (MBE-1, FBE-0, MAJ-13). 4 bids received: (MAJ-4). The solicitation consists of 6 line items of paint and 5 line items of flags. The low bid for both paint and flags has been selected. The Purchasing Office is recommending award to the lowest, responsive, responsible and best bidders as follows:
Sunbelt Rental/Nations Rent, Items 1 - 6, MAJ, CC 58-0415192, expires 3/26/07, $1.00
PPG Architectural Finishes, Items 7 - 11, MAJ, CC 25-1612585, expires 6/25/07, $1.00
Total Estimated Annual Expenditure: $54,000.00, various agencies. The Division of Sewerage and Drainage is the largest 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 be added to this procurement cycle and the efficient delivery of valuable public services will be slowed.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding to establish these option contracts is budgeted in the Purchasing Contract Account. City Agencies 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 two (2) UTC contracts for the option to p...
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