Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance is for the option to purchase 300 Gallon Automated Refuse Containers and Parts on an as needed basis by the Department of Public Service, Refuse Collection Division. These refuse containers will be deployed throughout the City for utilization in residential collection by fully automated and semi-automated collection vehicles. The term of the proposed option contract will be through June 30, 2017 with the option to extend this contract subject to mutual agreement for one (1) year. The Purchasing Office opened formal bids on May 21, 2015.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with relevant provisions of Chapter 329 of the City Code relating to competitive bidding process (Solicitation No. SA005863). (MAJ:42, M1A-1, AS1:1, F1-1). Two (2) Bids were received.
Rotational Molding CC#900633782 (expires 3-11-2017)
Snyder Industries, Inc. CC# 470484147 (expires: 4/13/2017)
Bid Information: Bid solicitation SA005863 was opened on 5/21/2015 for the purchase of 300 Gallon Automated Refuse Containers and Parts UTC for the Refuse Collection Division with the following results:
Snyder Industries, Inc. ~ $509,000.00
Rotational Molding Inc. ~ $529,380.00
The lowest bid submitted by Snyder Industries was deemed non-responsive as they did not meet specification as to the requested gallon capacity. Rotational Molding Inc. was deemed non-responsive as they too did not meet specification as to the requested gallon capacity; failed to offer pricing for a replacement container without the lid; and the pro-warranty was unacceptable according to the specifications.
With each of the aforementioned bids non-responsive, both bids are being rejected to recommended that the award be made to Snyder Industries, Inc., who is the lowest bidder; thus the competitive bidding requirements of City of Columbus Code relating to competitive bidding be waived to accommodate this award.
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