Explanation
BACKGROUND: To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract with Flowserve USA, Inc. for the purchase of two (2) Flowserve Drop-in Assemblies for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage. The Flowserve Drop-in Assemblies will be used at the Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant to rebuild Worthington 36" MC-1 vertical volute pumps. Flowserve USA, Inc. is the sole source provider for these parts as they are the only authorized provider for this specific manufacturer.
EMERGENCY: Emergency legislation will expedite delivery of this equipment to enable upgrades for critical infrastructure for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage.
SUPPLIER: Flowserve USA, Inc., Vendor#023691, CC# 75-2778918, Expires 11/13/19, Majority Status
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.
FISCAL IMPACT: $447,906.00 is budgeted and needed for this purchase.
$216,616.00 was spent in 2017
$0.00 was spent in 2016
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To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract for the purchase of Flowserve Drop-In Assemblies with Flowserve USA, Inc. for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $447,906.00 from the Sewer Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($447,906.00)
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WHEREAS, the Department of Public Utilities, Division of Sewerage and Drainage, is in need of Flowserve Drop-in Assemblies to rebuild vertical volute pumps used for critical infrastructure at the Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant; and
WHEREAS, Flowserve USA, Inc. is the sole source provider of these goods so this purchase is in accordance with relevant provisions of the Columbus City Code, “Sole Source Procurement”; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Utilities, Division of Sewerage and Drainage, in that it is immediately necessary to authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into contract with Flowserve USA, Inc. for the purchase of two (2) Flowserve Drop-in Assemblies for the Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant, thereby preserving the public health, peace, property, safety and welfare; now, therefore:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Finance and Management Director be and is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Flowserve USA, Inc., for the purchase of two (2) Flowserve Drop-in Assemblies for the Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant, in accordance with the terms and conditions as shown in the agreements on file in the Purchasing Office.
SECTION 2. That this purchase is in accordance with relevant provisions of the Columbus City Code, "Sole Source Procurement."
SECTION 3. That the expenditure of $447,906.00 or so much thereof as may be needed, be and the same hereby is authorized in Fund 6100 (Sewerage Operating) in object class 06 Capital Outlay in the amount of $447,906.00; per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 4. 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 5. That for the reasons stated in the preamble hereto, where is hereby made a part hereof, this Ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure, which shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor, or ten days after passage if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.