Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to modify an existing Indefinite Quantity Agreement with Burgess & Niple, Inc. for ADS Flow Monitoring services. The contract amount being authorized by this ordinance is $60,000.00.
The contract will be used by the Sewer System Engineering Section for assistance in performing in confined space entries to install or replace sensors, calibration of sensors and maintenance services. The City will provide replacement parts under the ADS Flow Monitoring Parts & Service Universal Term Contract. This Indefinite Quantity Agreement is funded on an incremental basis.
Procurement:
The Department of Public Utilities solicited competitive bids through Vendor Services from June 7th, 2023, to July 1st, 2023, for assistance in performing in confined space entries to install or replace sensors, calibrate sensors, and perform maintenance services in accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 of City Code, RFQ025116. One hundred sixty-seven vendors were solicited; one bid was received. The bids were evaluated on July 12th, 2023. After reviewing the bids, the Division of Water Reclamation recommended the award be made to Burgess & Niple, Inc. as they were the lowest responsive, responsible, and best bidder.
The original term of the contract, Purchase Agreement PA006799, created based on RFQ025116, was for a period of three years, up to and including December 31st, 2026. The contract language also allowed for a one-year renewal option, for a maximum contract length of four years, based upon mutual agreement, availability of funds, and approval by Columbus City Council. If unforeseen issues or difficulties are encountered that would require additional funding, a modification would be requested.
Ordinance 0267-2024 authorized the first modification increasing the funding allocations by $76,000.00.
Ordinance 0212-2025 authorized the second modification increasing the funding alloc...
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