Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation is for the option to establish a UTC contract for Sludge Grinder Parts & Services for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, the sole user. This contract will provide for the purchase of replacement parts and repair services for Sludge Grinder "Muffin Monster" equipment used to reduce solids for pump protection in the sewerage collection and processing system in use at both the Southerly and Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plants and by the Sewer Maintenance Facility within the Columbus service area. The term of the proposed option contract would be approximately two years, expiring May 31, 2016, with the option to renew for one (1) additional year. The Purchasing Office opened formal bids on June 12, 2014.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with Section 329.06 (Solicitation No. SA005328). Seventy-four (74) bids were solicited: (M1A-0, F1-1, MBR-1). One (1) bid was received.
The Purchasing Office is recommending award to the overall lowest, responsive, responsible and best bidder as follows:
JWC Environmental, LLC, MAJ, CC# 45-2771126 expires 06/13/2016, All Items, $1.00
Total Estimated Annual Expenditure: $215,000, Division of Sewerage and Drainage, 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 of valuable public services will be slowed.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding to establish this option contract is from the General Fund. City Agencies will be required to obtain approval to expend from their own appropriations for their estimated annual expenditures.
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