Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a Facility Essential Maintenance (FEM) services contract with Buckeye Crane & Hoist, LLC for Crane and Hoist Maintenance Services for the Division of Water (DOW) and the Division of Sewerage and Drainage (DOSD), $75,110.00 is hereby authorized in Fund 6000 (Water Operating) and $116,400.00 in Fund 6100 (Sanitary Sewer Operating) for a total expenditure of $191,510.00.
The Department of Public Utilities has the need for annual crane and hoist maintenance services. The Department of Public Utilities utilizes cranes and hoists for various facilities. All facilities are located within Franklin and Delaware Counties.
The work to be performed under these specifications will be yearly inspection of all cranes, hoists and associated equipment, repair and/or replacement of all parts and components of necessary equipment and detailed reporting identifying all cranes and hoists. This Contract will remain in force for a period of one (1) year with the option to renew annually. Each contract renewal shall last up to one year from the date of contract execution by the City of Columbus.
PROCUREMENT
The Department of Public Utilities advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code Chapter 329 relating to competitive bidding (RFQ029583). Two (2) vendors, both Majority, were solicited and received and opened on March 12, 2025.
The following bids were received:
Name Bid Amount City/State CC Status
1. Buckeye Crane & Hoist, LLC $191,510.00 Carroll, Ohio MAJ
2. Royal Arc Welding Company ...
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