Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Service to waive competitive bidding requirements of Columbus City Code Section 329 and to enter into an HVAC service contract with Trane U.S. Inc. in the amount of $15,415.00. The Trane HVAC system located at 1800 E. 17th Ave. Columbus, OH 43219 contains proprietary software that allows remote access to the system. This system must be maintained in order for it to remain in proper working order. The Division of Design and Construction has deemed it impractical to bid out this service when considering the propriety software involved.
2. WAIVER OF COMPETATIVE BIDDING
Trane U.S. Inc. was awarded through a competitive bidding process the contract to install new HVAC equipment at 1800 E. 17th Ave. Columbus, OH 43219. That equipment contains proprietary software that allows remote access to the system. That system must be maintained in order for it to remain in proper working order. The Department of Public Service, Division of Design and Construction is seeking a bid waiver to award a service contract to Trane U.S. Inc.
3. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
The contract compliance number for Trane U.S. Inc. is 25-0900465 and expires 02/22/2015.
4. FISCAL IMPACT
Funds in the amount of $15,415.00 are available for this project in the Construction Inspection - Public Fund (Fund 518) within the Department of Public Service, Division of Design and Construction.
5. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested so that no lapse in service will occur.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a service contract with Trane U.S. Inc.; to waive competitive bidding requirements of City Code Chapter 329; to authorize the expenditure of up to $15,415.00 from the Construction Inspection-Public Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($15,415.00)
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WHEREAS, the Director of Public Service has identified a need for an HVAC service contract for the equipment located at 1...
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