Explanation
Background: This ordinance is for the option to establish one (1) UTC contract for Car Seats to be used by the Columbus Public Health Department Car Seat Program to assist underprivileged families to be able to safely transport their children. The term of the proposed option contract is through September 30, 2019, with an option to extend for one (1) additional year, subject to mutual agreement by both parties. The Purchasing Office opened formal bids on October 6, 2016.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with relevant provisions of the City Code (RFQ003049). Thirty (30) bidders were solicited; one (1) bid was received.
The Purchasing Office is recommending award to the responsive, responsible, and best bidder as follows:
Evenflo Co., Inc.: CC#311360477; Expires: 11/19/2017
Total Estimated Annual Expenditure: $40,000.00
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 no current contract exist and a contract is needed so car seats can be purchased from the company named herein.
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To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into one Universal Term Contract (UTC) for the option to purchase Car Seats with Evenflo Co., Inc.; to authorize the expenditure of one dollar (1.00) to establish the contract from the General Fund ($1.00); and to declare an emergency.
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WHEREAS, Car Seats are needed by the Columbus Public Health Department Car Seat Program to assist underprivileged families to be able to safely transport their chi...
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