Explanation
Background: This ordinance is for the option to establish one (1) UTC contract for Health Clinical Supplies to be used in the Columbus Public Health Department clinics. The term of the proposed option contract is through December 31, 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 November 17, 2016.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with relevant provisions of the City Code (RFQ003594). Sixty-three (63) bids were solicited; four (4) bids were received.
The Purchasing Office is recommending award to the most responsive, responsible, and best bidder as follows:
Midwest Medical Supply Co., Llc.: CC# 431741196; Expires: 3/16/2018
Total Estimated Annual Expenditure: $150,000.00
No award is being made on Category 6: Sexual Health Supplies.
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 current contract expires on December 31, 2016 and a contract is needed so health clinical supplies 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 for the option to purchase Health Clinical Supplies with Midwest Medical Supply Co., LLC.; 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, Health Clinical Supplies are needed by the Columbus Public Health Departmen...
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