Explanation
The purpose of this legislation is to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with BissNuss Inc. to rebuild a Hoffman blower located at the Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant. This type of blower is used to aerate the plants effluent tanks, before the water is pumped into the river. The blower has a need for repairs that are beyond the capacity of the plant personnel.
The Department of Public Utilities advertised formal bids for the subject services in the City bulletin in accordance with the pertinent provisions of Section 329, Columbus City Codes, 1959. Seventy-one (71) vendors (1 MBR, 1 M1A, 1 F1, 68 MAJ) were solicited (SA005501), and three (3) bids (2 MAJ, 1 not Certified) were received and opened on July 24, 2014.
The lowest bid from BissNuss Inc. is recommended for an award, as the lowest, responsive and responsible bid received. BissNuss Inc. bid an amount of $57,245.00 which included contingency. The contract is in effect from the date of execution by the City of Columbus until the repairs are complete, the equipment is returned to the City of Columbus, accepted and the invoice is paid.
SUPPLIER: BissNuss Inc. (34-1392362), Expires October 25, 2015
BissNuss Inc. does not hold MBE/FBE status.
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 of Recovery Certified Search.
FISCAL IMPACT: $57,245.00 is needed and budgeted for this repair, within the Sewerage System Operating Fund.
$27,770.00 has been encumbered in 2014
$19,917.00 was encumbered in 2013
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To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with BissNuss Inc. to rebuild a Hoffman Blower for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, and to authorize the expenditure of $57,245.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund. ($57,245.00)
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WHEREAS, the Departmen...
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