Explanation
Background:
This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Department of Technology (DoT), to establish a purchase order with Mako Power LLC, for installation of battery replacements related to Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS) systems. This contract will be for battery replacement and includes professional installation, removal and recycling services at the City of Columbus Data Center location.
The Department of Technology (DoT) exercised due diligence by completing the competitive bid process (Solicitation # SA005827) in compliance with Columbus City Code Chapter 329. On April 23, 2015, Formal Bid (SA005827) for the battery replacement purchase and installation services was issued and five (5) proposals were received. After reviewing the five (5) bids that were submitted, it was recommended that the award be made to the vendor Mako Power LLC., in the amount of $26,600.00, as they were deemed to be the overall lowest, responsive, responsible and best bidder per specification.
Emergency:
Emergency action is requested to ensure that the necessary purchase order is established in a timely manner to allow the vendor to start their project service work as planned and not delayed.
Fiscal Impact:
The total cost of this ordinance is $26,600.00 with funding coming from the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Capital Improvement Fund; Enterprise System Upgrades (470047-100000). Funds totaling $26,600.00 for this purchase are budgeted and available within the Department of Technology, Information Services Division, Capital Improvement Fund.
Contract Compliance:
Vendor Name: Mako Power LLC CC#: 05-0632427 Expiration Date: 06/02/2017
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Finance and Management, on behalf of the Department of Technology, to establish a purchase order with Mako Power LLC., for battery replacement...
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