Explanation
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this ordinance is to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Yeomen’s Chicago Corporation (a Grundfos Company) for the purchase of Solids Handling Pumps for the Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant for a total cost of $299,445.00. The pumps cost breakdown and description are as follows: six (6) 3 inch solids handling pumps per Sec. 3.3.1 at a price of $13,054.00 each; subtotal: $78,324.00 and nine (9) 6 inch solids handling pumps at a price of $24,569.00 each; subtotal: $221,121.00.
These pumps are used to pump the sludge as part of the anaerobic digester process. The six three inch pumps are used for recirculating purposes and the nine six inch pumps are used as mixing pumps.
PROCUREMENT: In accordance with the procedures set forth in Columbus City Code, Section 329.09, invitation for Bids (Solicitation SA005600) was opened by The Purchasing Office on Thursday, October 23, 2014. Two bids were received and the lowest bidder (Weir Specialty Pumps) was deemed non-responsive because of a conflicting language in their terms and conditions versus the City of Columbus’s Purchasing Office requirements.
Therefore the Division of Sewerage and Drainage recommended that the award be made to Yeomans Chicago Corporation as the lowest responsive, responsible and best bidder.
SUPPLIER: Yeomans Chicago Corporation | CCCN: 36-3394638 | 11/25/2016
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.
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: An emergency designation is not requested at this time.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: These pumps have reached the end of their useful life. A failure would reduce the sludge treatment capacity resulting in a permit violation. The new pumps will help reduce permit risk, maintenance problems, an...
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