Explanation
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this legislation is to authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. for the purchase of two (2) Magna Drive 20.5 ASDH Couplings20.5 ASDH Couplings for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage. This equipment will be used at the Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant for the Odor Control Fans.
PROCUREMENT
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code Chapter 329 relating to competitive bidding (RFQ029790). Fifty (50) vendors were solicited and one (1) majority bid was received and opened on April 3, 2025.
SUPPLIER / CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc., cc #006401, expires 7/7/25
The certification of Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. 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 prohibited from being awarded a contract according to the Auditor of State Unresolved Findings for Recovery Certified Search.
FISCAL IMPACT
$83,576.98 is budgeted and available for this expenditure
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to establish a contract with Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. for the purchase and delivery of two (2) Magna Drive 20.5 ASDH Couplings for the Department of Public Utilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $83,576.98 from the Division of Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($83,576.98)
Body
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office opened formal bids on April 3, 2025 for the purchase of two (2) Magna Drive 20.5 ASDH Couplings for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Sewerage and Drainage recommends an award be made to the lowest responsive, responsible and best bidder Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. for all items; and
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