Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Crane 1 Services, Inc. to provide Crane and Hoist Maintenance Services for various Divisions of the Department of Public Utilities, FEM Project No. 1402.4. Current facilities to be serviced are Division of Sewerage and Drainage facilities. This is a contract for the annual inspection, certification, submittal of an annual report discussing the findings of inspections, and needed maintenance and repairs or replacement of the approximately 141 cranes and hoists, and a number of hoisting appurtenances, all in use in the facilities of the Division of Sewerage and Drainage. This specialized work is needed to provide safety-rated operational equipment at our maintenance and process facilities. Additional Department of Public Utilities facilities may be added in the future.
The Department of Public Utilities advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with relevant provisions of Columbus City Code Chapter 329 (Solicitation SA005621). Sixty-one (61) vendors (59 MAJ, 1 M1A, 1 F1) were solicited and one (1) bid (1 MAJ) was received and opened on December 17, 2014. The bid from Crane 1 Services, Inc. is recommended for an award, as the lowest, responsive and responsible bid received. Their bid amount was $81,620.00. The recommended award amount for the initial year of this contract is $81,620.00. If unforeseen issues or difficulties are encountered that would require additional funding, a modification would be requested. The contract is for one (1) year with the option to renew for three (3) additional years, on a year to year basis upon mutual agreement, budgeted funds and approval by Columbus City Council.
SUPPLIER: Crane 1 Services, Inc. (20-8314375), expires February 4, 2016.
Crane 1 Services, Inc. does not hold MBE/FBE status.
The company is not debarred according to the Excluded Party Listing System of the Federal Government ...
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