Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to establish a contract with Ecoverse Industries Ltd. for the purchase and delivery of a Star Screener. The Division of Water Reclamation Facilities is the sole user.
A formal best value proposal (BVP) solicitation was published for the purchase of Star Screener.
Proposals were evaluated by a Three (3) member committee, based on various criteria including maintenance and operation costs, quality and feasibility, past performance, and acquisition cost resulting in an award recommendation to Ecoverse Industries Limited.
2. BID INFORMATION
Request for Quotation RFQ031242 was advertised and proposals were opened October 16, 2025. Two (2) responses were received.
An evaluation committee consisting of two (2) representatives from the Department of Public Utilities and one (1) representative of the Division of Fleet Management. Each member of the committee scored and ranked the proposals. All offers and cost proposals were evaluated in compliance with Columbus City Code Chapter 329, the committee submitted final rankings.
Ecoverse Industries Ltd. received the highest score, 110.33 out of 130 points. The selected Offeror provides 2 Fraction Star Screener.
The request for purchase of Star Screener used the best value competitive sealed proposal process to award the supplier that provided the relevant criteria specifically listed in the BVP and the lowest cost.
In accordance with the Committee recommendations, the Purchasing Office recommends the award to:
Ecoverse Industries Ltd. All Items. Anticipated cost is $645,455.94 and an additional cost of $32,272.80 is set aside for contingency.
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.
3. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
The contract compliance number for E...
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