Explanation
BACKGROUND: For the option to purchase MMO-MUG Testing Materials for Colilert and Colilert-18 for the Division of Water. The term of the proposed option contract will be three (3) years. Contract is through April 30, 2010. The Purchasing Office negotiated pricing in March, 2007.
The Purchasing Office determined vendor was sole source for these materials and negotiated pricing based on historical quantities used and in accordance with Section 329.07 (e).
The Purchasing Office is recommending award to IDEXX Distribution, Inc. for all items pursuant to the sole source provisions of Columbus City Code (Section 329.07 e). Expected annual savings are $900.00 from previous year.
IDEXX Distribution, Inc. MAJ, CC#352186625 (expires 03/09/2009).
Total Estimated Annual Expenditure: $28,500.00
This company is not debarred according to the Federal Excluded Parties Listing or the State Auditor's Findings For Recovery Database.
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 this option contract is budgeted in the Purchasing UTC Contract Account. Division of Water 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 and Management Director, in accordance with the sole source provisions of the City of Columbus Code section 329.07 (e), to enter into one (1) UTC contract for the option to purchase MMO-MUG Testing Materials for Colilert and Colilert-18 from IDEXX Distribution, Inc., to authorize the expenditure of one (1) dollar to establish the contract from the Purchasing/UTC Contract Fund, and to declare an emergency ($1.00).
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WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office determined vendor to be sole source and negotiated pricing ...
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