Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to establish a Universal Term Contract (UTC) for the option to purchase DeZurik Valves and Parts with Rawdon Myers Inc. The Division of Sewers & Drains is the primary user for DeZurik Valves, The DeZurik valves, plugs, sleeves and other parts are used to repair and replace damaged parts on water lines throughout the Wastewater treatment plants. Rawdon Myers Inc. is the sole source for these parts, and they are the only local distributor for this specific manufacturer. The term of the proposed option contract would be approximately three (3) years, expiring September 30, 2028, with the option to renew for one (1) additional year. In addition, the expenditure of $1.00 is hereby authorized from General Budget Reservation BRPO003264.
Rawdon Myers Inc. CC# 004293 expires 5/4/2024 (pending), all items, $1.00
Total Estimated Annual Expenditure: $50,000.00, Division of Sewers and Drains, the primary user
Emergency Designation: The Finance and Management Department respectfully requests this legislation to be considered an emergency ordinance because the contract expired August 30, 2025 and the availability of these parts are important to keeping this equipment operational so that the water treatment process is maintained.
The company is 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.
FISCAL IMPACT: The expenditure of $1.00 is hereby authorized from General Budget Reservation BRPO003264.
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To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase DeZurik Valves with Rawdon Myers Inc. in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00 from General Budget Reservation;...
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