Explanation
BACKGROUND: To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Technology International, Inc. for the purchase of Solar Powered Trailer Mounted Arrow Boards to be used by the Division of Water for traffic control during repair of water main breaks.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code Chapter 329 relating to competitive bidding (RFQ006888). Fifty-two (52) bidders (1 F1, 1 MBR, 50 MAJ) were solicited and three (MAJ) bids were received and opened on October 12, 2017. After a review of the bids, the Division of Water recommends an award be made for all items to Technology International, Inc. in the amount of $24,325.00 as the lowest responsive and responsible and best bidder.
The 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.
SUPPLIER: Technology International, Inc., Vendor#009840, CC#65-0342335 , expires 10/25/19
FISCAL IMPACT: $24,325.00 is required for this purchase.
$0.00 was expended in 2016.
$0.00 was expended in 2015.
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To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a contract with Technology International, Inc. for the purchase of Solar Powered Trailer Mounted Arrow Boards for the Division of Water; and to authorize the expenditure of $24,325.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($24,325.00) (AMENDED BY ORD. 1004-2018 PASSED 5/7/2018)
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WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office opened formal bids on October 12, 2017 for the purchase of Solar Powered Trailer Mounted Arrow Boards; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Water recommends an award be made to the lowest responsive and responsible and best bidder, Technology International, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, the Solar Powered Trailer Mounted Arrow Boards will be used by the Division of Water for traffic control during repair of water main breaks; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Utilities to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Technology International, Inc. in accordance with the terms, conditions and specifications of Solicitation Number RFQ006888 on file in the Purchasing Office; now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of Finance and Management be and is hereby authorized to establish a contract for all items with Technology International, Inc., 1349 South International Parkway, Suite 2411, Lake Mary, Florida 32746 for the purchase of Solar Powered Trailer Mounted Arrow Boards for the Division of Water in accordance with RFQ006888 specifications on file in the Purchasing Office.
SECTION 2. That the expenditure of $24,325.00 or as much thereof as may be needed is hereby authorized in Fund 6000 (Water Operating); in Object Class 06 Capital Outlay per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 3. That the funds necessary to carry out the purpose of this ordinance are hereby deemed appropriated, and the City Auditor shall establish such accounting codes as necessary.
SECTION 4. That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.