Explanation
BACKGROUND: This Ordinance is for the option to establish four (4) Universal Term Contracts to purchase Mainline Mechanical Joint Fittings for the Division of Power and Water, the primary user. The mechanical joint fittings will be used throughout the City of Columbus service area to repair and maintain waterlines. The term of the proposed option contracts would be approximately one (1) year, expiring March 31, 2014, with the option to renew for one (1) additional year. The Purchasing Office opened formal bids on December 20, 2012.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with Section 329.06 (Solicitation No. SA004688). Ninety (90) bids were solicited: (M1A-2, F1-3, MBR-3). Four (4) bids were received.
The Purchasing Office is recommending award to the lowest, responsive, responsible and best bidders as follows:
Dreier & Maller, Inc., MAJ, CC# 34-1681027 expires 05/10/2014, Items 52-55, 165-170, 173, 176 and 177, $1.00
Ferguson Waterworks, MAJ, CC# 54-1211771 expires 11/05/2014, Items 12-15, 23, 27-29, 40-43, 56-59, 86, 89, 90, 130, 163, 164, 175 and 193-196, $1.00.
HD Supply Waterworks, MAJ, CC# 03-0550887 expires 11/05/2014, Items 1-10, 16-22, 24, 25, 30-39, 44-51, 60-85, 91-95, 97-129, 131, 133-151, 154-162, 171, 172, 174, and 178-192, $1.00.
Site Supply, Inc., MAJ, CC# 31-1350146 expires 03/22/2013, Items 11, 26, 87, 88, 96, 132, 152 and 153, $1.00.
Total Estimated Annual Expenditure: $150,000.00, Division of Power and Water, the primary user.
The companies are 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 of necessary waterline repairs could be potentially delay...
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