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File #: 3099-2023    Version: 1
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 10/31/2023 In control: Public Utilities Committee
On agenda: 12/4/2023 Final action: 12/7/2023
Title: To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a contract with and make a purchase from The Henry P. Thompson Company, LLC for four pumps for the Dublin Road Water Plant for the Department of Public Utilities; to amend the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation within the Water Bond Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $475,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund to pay for this purchase. ($475,000.00)
Attachments: 1. 3099-2023 Accounting Template.pdf, 2. City of Columbus, OH Clarification Letter.pdf, 3. City of Columbus, OH Goulds Bid.pdf
Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with, and make a purchase from, The Henry P. Thompson Company, LLC for four pumps and related appurtenances (two sludge return pumps and two plant drain pumps) for the Dublin Road Water Plant for the Department of Public Utilities.

The Dublin Road Water Plant’s (DRWP) existing sludge pumps and drain pumps are beyond their useful life and need to be replaced to maintain the plant’s functionality and reliability. The DRWP provides potable water to a large portion of the City’s service areas and the sludge return pumps and the basin drain pumps are critical components of the water treatment process. This project is necessary to maintain the reliability of the water treatment process. No community outreach or public meetings are anticipated.

The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids for the four pumps and related appurtenances (two sludge return pumps and two plant drain pumps) in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code Chapter 329 relating to competitive bidding (RFQ025866). Forty-eight (48) bidders were solicited and one (MAJ) bid was received and opened on September 28, 2023.

Name Bid Amount_______ _City/State Status
The Henry P. Thompson Company, LLC $450,000.00 Milford Center, Ohio MAJ

The Henry P. Thompson Company, LLC’s bid was deemed the lowest, best, most responsive bid.

Installation of this equipment will be provided by others.

2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
The Henry P. Thompson Company, LLC’s contract compliance number is CC004134 and expires 11/17/23.

The certification of The Henry P. Thompson Company, LLC was in good standing at the time of the contract award.

The company is not debarred according to the Excluded Party Listing System of the Federal Government or pro...

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