Explanation
BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities, Division of Water to enter into a service contract with Digital Water Solutions Inc. for the purchase and installation hydrant.AI software and related items in an amount of up to $56,750.00.
If unforeseen issues or difficulties are encountered that would require additional funding, a modification would be required.
SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT
Water Distribution Engineering is seeking a cost-effective and cost-competitive technology for leak detection in the water network (mains and service lines). This pilot will help to validate the effectiveness of the hydrant.AI Device and Platform to identify and isolate leaks in the water distribution system. Digital Water Solutions Inc. maintains licensing and programming. Therefore, due to the proprietary nature of the hydrant.AI software and equipment, it is in the best interest of the City to enter into contract with Digital Water Solutions Inc. in accordance with the sole source procurement provisions of Columbus City Code. No efforts were undertaken to obtain other bidders or offerors because Digital Water Solutions Inc. is the only provider in the Central Ohio area. We received quotes for the materials and services that will be provided.
VENDOR / CONTRACT COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
Digital Water Solutions Inc., CC #050566, pending
The certification of Digital Water Solutions Inc. is in good standing at the time of this ordinance. This company is not debarred according to the Excluded Parties listing of the Federal Government and are not listed in the Auditor of States database for Findings for Recovery.
FISCAL IMPACT: $56,750.00 is budgeted and available within the Department of Public Utilities, Division of Water 2024 Operating Fund Budget.
$0.00 was expended in 2023
$0.00 was expended in 2022
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to establish a contract with Digital Water Solutions Inc. for the purchase and...
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