Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the option to purchase Water Meter, Yokes, Settlers, and Appurtenances for the Department of Public Utilities, Division of Water. The term of the proposed option contracts will be through February 28, 2017 with the option to extend one additional one year period, subject to mutual agreement of both parties. The water meters and parts are installed in the City’s water distribution system. The Purchasing Office opened formal bids on December 17, 2015.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competivie bids in accordance with the competitive bid section of the Columbus City Code (Solicitation SA006136). Sixty-three (63) bids were solicited (63 MAJ). Nine bids were received (MAJ:9).
Badger Meter submitted several bids for alternates, however, the recommendation is to award items from their primary bid.
The Purchasing Office is recommendating awarding eight bids to the lowest, responsive, responsible and best bidders.
Badger Meter, Inc., CC#39-0143280, Exp. 10/19/17
Ferguson Waterworks, CC#54-1211771, Exp. 2/2/17
Metron-Farnier, LLC, CC#84-1328980, Exp. 12/31/17
Master Meter, Inc., CC#75-1739575, Exp. 2/18/18
Neptune Technology Group, Inc., CC#13-192672, Exp. 12/3/17
Mueller Systems, LLC., CC#37-1388051, Exp. In process
HD Supply Waterworks, LTD, CC#03-0550887, Exp. 11/4/16
Utility Technologies, LLC., CC#46-4320725, Exp. 7/31/16
Total Estimated Annual Expenditure: $2,200,000.00
These companies are not debarred according to the Excluded Parties listing of the Federal Government and are not listed in the Auditor of State database for Findings for Recovery.
This ordinance is being submitted as an emergency because without emergency action the installation of water meters and related parts may be delayed and the efforts of the Department of Public Utilities to install water meters for the City’s water distribution system will be effected and the efficient delivery of valuable public services will be slowed.
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