Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to establish a Universal Term Contract (UTC) for the option to purchase Plumbing Maintenance Services with Quantum Waterworks Waterline & Drain Cleaning Services LLC. The Facilities Management Division is the primary user for Plumbing Maintenance Services. Plumbing Maintenance Services are used to maintain, service, and repair plumbing fixtures and systems in City of Columbus facilities. The term of the proposed option contract would be approximately three years, expiring September 30, 2029, with the option to renew for one (1) additional year or portion thereof. The Purchasing Office opened formal bids on August 20, 2026. In addition, the expenditure of $1.00 is hereby authorized from General Budget Reservation BRPO003693.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of Columbus City Codes Chapter 329 relating to competitive bidding (Request for Quotation No. RFQ032709). One bid was received.
The Purchasing Office is recommending award to the overall lowest, responsive, responsible and best bidder as follows:
Quantum Waterworks Waterline & Drain Cleaning Services LLC, CC# CC-055993, expires August 19, 2028, All Items, $1.00
Total Estimated Annual Expenditure: $200,000.00, Facilities Management Division is the primary user.
Emergency Designation: The Finance and Management Department respectfully requests this legislation be considered an emergency ordinance to prevent a lapse in service, as the current plumbing maintenance contract expires on September 30, 2026, in order to provide timely maintenance, service and repairs to plumbing fixtures and systems.
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.
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