Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Finance and Management to purchase Luminaires and Related Components to replenish stock for maintenance, repair and new customer services within the Division of Power. These contracts primarily consist of lighting units of one or more lamps (bulbs or tubes that emit light), along with the socket and other parts need to complete the assembly of the units.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids (SA006035) for the purchase of Luminaires and Related Components for the Division of Power in accordance with the relevant provisions of Section 329 of the Columbus City Code. Seventy-two (72) vendors were solicited: sixty-seven (67) MAJ; one (1) MBR; one (1) AS1 and three (3) M1A. Seven (7) MAJ bids were received and opened on October 8, 2015. These bids were evaluated and awards are recommended to the lowest responsive and responsible and best bidders:
Consolidated Electrical Distributors for Items 3, 8, 10-13, 15, 22-33, 35, 38-39 and 42-44 for an award amount of $165,133.50.
Power Line Supply Company for Items 1, 2, 5, 6, 37 and 41 for an award amount of $97,451.50.
General Supply and Services Inc. dba Gexpro for Items 4, 7, 9, 18, 20, 21, and 36 for an award amount of $24,476.95.
Path Master, Inc. for Items 14 and 40 for an award amount of $5,620.00.
Kevin Lehr Associates for Item 17 for an award amount of $4,300.00.
Wesco Distribution, Inc. and Power Line Supply Company were tie bidders on Item 37. Wesco Distribution, Inc. submitted an exception sheet indicating the pricing is only valid for 90 days. The City's terms and conditions require that the quote be valid for 180 days from bid opening date, therefore their bid is non-responsive. Item 37 is awarded to Power Line Supply Company.
General Supply and Services Inc. dba Gexpro was low bidder on Item 34. We were not able to obtain a cut sheet for the alternate item that they bid. This item will be bid a...
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