Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
The Department of Public Service, the Division of Mobility Options is responsible for crosswalk improvements to promote and address pedestrian safety issues throughout the City. To accomplish this, rectangular rapid flashing beacons are to be installed in various locations throughout the City.
The Purchasing Office opened formal bids on July 12th, 2012 for the purchase of rectangular rapid flashing beacons (SA004477). Seven (7) bids were received.
Company Name City/State Majority/MBE/FBE/ASN/PHC
Spot Devices, Inc. Columbus, OH MAJ
A & A Safety Inc. Amelia, OH MBE
Paul Peterson Company Columbus, OH MAJ
Graybar Electric Co., Inc. Columbus, OH MAJ
Traffic Control Products Willoughby, OH F1
Path Master, Inc. Twinsburg, OH MAJ
Baldwin & Sours, Inc. Columbus, OH MAJ
Lower bids were received by Graybar Electric Co., Inc. on items 3, 4, 7, 8 and 11B but did not meet specifications. Baldwin & Sours, Inc. was the low bidder for item 15 but the bid stated the items would be awarded to the overall low bidder for the system. The lowest and best bid received was from Path Master Inc. and their bid met specifications as the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
This legislation authorizes the Director of Finance and Management to enter into contract with Path Master Inc. to purchase commodities for this cause in the amount up to $104,380.00
Searches in the Excluded Party List System (Federal) and the Findings for Recovery list (State) produced no findings against Path Master Inc.
2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE:
The contract compliance number for Path Master Inc. is 341233777 and expires 06/11/2014.
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested so that installation of rectangu...
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