Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the option to purchase Pole Line Hardware for the Department of Public Utilities, Division of Power. The term of the proposed option contracts will be through May 31, 2019 with the option to extend one additional one year period, subject to mutual agreement of both parties. The pole line hardware is used for electrical distribution system as well as providing new installations for customers provided by the Division of Power. The Purchasing Office opened formal bids on August 25, 2016.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competivie bids in accordance with the competitive bid section of the Columbus City Code (Solicitation RFQ002239). Eighty-nine (89) bids were solicited. One bid was received (MAJ:1).
The Purchasing Office is recommendating awarding one bid to the lowest, responsive, responsible and best bidder.
Wesco Distribution, Inc., CC#25-1723345, Exp. 05/02/17
Total Estimated Annual Expenditure: $400,000.00
This company is not debarred according to the Excluded Parties listing of the Federal Government and is 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 electrical distribution equipment may be delayed and the efforts of the Department of Public Utilities to install electrical distribution equipment at various locations in the City will be effected and the efficient delivery of valuable public services will be slowed.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding to establish this option contract is budgeted in the General Fund. Public Utilities Department will be required to obtain approval to expend from their own appropriations.
Title
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Pole Line Hardware with Wesco Distribution Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00 to establish the contract from the General Fund; ...
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