Explanation
Background: This ordinance is for the option to establish one (1) UTC contract for Pharmaceuticals to be used by the City of Columbus, Division of Fire, EMS (Emergency Medical Services) personnel. The term of the proposed option contract is through June 30, 2018, with an option to extend for one (1) additional year, subject to mutual agreement by both parties. The Purchasing Office opened formal bids on June 9, 2016.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with relevant provisions of the City Code (RFQ001474). Twenty four (24) bids were solicited; three (3) bids were received.
The Purchasing Office is recommending award to the lowest, responsive, responsible, and best bidder as follows:
Bound Tree Medical, LLC: CC# 311739487; Expires: 2/27/2018
Total Estimated Annual Expenditure: $350,000.00
This company is not debarred according to the Excluded Party Listing System of the Federal Government or prohibited from being awarded a contract according to the Auditor of State Unresolved Findings for Recovery Certified Search.
Fiscal Impact: Funding to establish this option contract is from the General Fund. City agencies will be required to obtain approval to expend from their own appropriations for their estimated annual expenditures.
This ordinance is being submitted as emergency legislation as the Pharmaceuticals contract expired on June 30, 2016 and a contract is needed so pharmaceuticals can be purchased from the company named herein.
Title
To authorize the Finance & Management Director to enter into one Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Pharmaceuticals with Bound Tree Medical, LLC; to authorize the expenditure of one (1) dollar to establish the contract from the General Fund ($1.00); and to declare an emergency.
Body
WHEREAS, pharmaceuticals are needed by the City of Columbus, Division of Fire, for use by EMS (Emergency Medical Services) personnel; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing ...
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