Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Finance and Management Director to enter into an agreement to establish one (1) Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Semi-Commercial Washers and Dryers to be used by the Columbus Division of Fire for the purpose of laundering linens and uniforms at each fire house. The term of the proposed option contract is through September 30, 2018. The contract may be extended for one (1) additional year, subject to mutual agreement by both parties. The Purchasing Office opened formal bids on August 25, 2016.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the competitive bid section of the City Code (Solicitation RFQ002237). Fifty three (53) bids were solicited; two (2) bids were received.
The Purchasing Office is recommending award to the overall lowest, responsive, responsible, and best bidder as follows:
H-M Company FEID#31-0797308: Lines: 10 and 20
Total Estimated Annual Expenditure: $40,000
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.
Emergency Designation: This ordinance is being submitted as emergency legislation as there is no current contract for the purchase of semi-commercial washers and dryers and there is an immediate need to contract with the company named herein to quickly and efficiently procure and install equipment.
Title
To authorize the Finance & Management Director to enter into one (1) Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Semi-Commercial Washers and Dryers with H-M Company; to authorize the expenditure of one (1) dollar to establish ...
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