Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation is for the option to establish a UTC contract for Liquid Oxygen for the Division of Water, the sole user. Liquid Oxygen will be used as an oxidation agent for potable water at both Hap Cremean and Dublin Road Water Plants. The term of the proposed option contract would be two and half (2-1/2) years, expiring March 31, 2018, with the option to extend for one (1) additional year.
The Purchasing Office opened formal bids on September 3, 2015. The City advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of Columbus City Code Section 329.06 relating to competitive bidding, Solicitation No. SA005989. Fifty-six (56) bids were solicited: (M1A-0, F1-1, MBR-2). Two (2) bids were received, but both were deemed non-responsive. The low bidder did not return the ANSI/NSF 60 certification with their bid, as specifically required. The other bidder also failed to return the certification and took exception to all of the City's terms and conditions. Division of Water has asked that the Purchasing Office seek clarification that the low bidder will obtain and submit a copy of their certification, which was successful. It is recommended that the City waive the competitive bidding procedure to allow for award to AirGas USA, LLC., the low bidder.
The Purchasing Office is recommending award to the lowest, responsible and best bidder as follows:
AirGas USA, LLC, MAJ, CC#56-0732648 expires 08/27/2017, All Items, $1.00.
Total Estimated Annual Expenditure: $440,000.00, Division of Water, the sole user.
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. 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 o...
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