Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to establish Universal Term Contracts (UTCs) for the option to purchase Water Meters, Yokes, Meter Setters and Appurtenances with Neptune Technology Group, Inc., Badger Meter, Inc., Master Meter, Inc., Metron-Farnier LP, and Core & Main LP. The Division of Water is the primary user of Water Meters, Yokes, Meter Setters and Appurtenances. Water Meters, Yokes, Meter Setters and Appurtenances are used for installation in the City’s water distribution system. The term of the proposed option contract would be approximately two (2) years, expiring March 31, 2020, with the option to renew for five (5) additional years, on a year per year basis. In addition, the expenditure of $5.00 is hereby authorized from General Budget Reservation BRPO000978.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of Columbus City Code 329 relating to competitive bidding, (Request for Quotation No. RFQ009475). The Purchasing Office opened formal bids on July 12, 2018. Eight bids were received. The bid allowed for both a primary and secondary award. A waiver of competitive bidding is requested because Neptune Technology, Inc. and Badger Meter bid several items that were non-conforming to the specifications, but the deviations will not impact operations, and no better outcome is anticipated if these items were re-bid.
The Purchasing Office is recommending award to lowest, responsible and best bidder as follows:
Badger Meter, Inc., CC# 39-0143280 expires 7/3/2020, Items 1-8, 10-11, 13-14, 16-18, 55-67 and 101.
Secondary Award: Items: 9, 12, and 15, $1.00
Neptune Technology, Inc., CC#13-4192672 expires 6/21/2020, Items: 9, 12, 15 and 104.
Secondary Award: Item 3, $1.00
Metron-Farnier LP, CC#84-1328980 expires 7/5/2020, Items: 22-24, 28-36, 69-71, and 105, $1.00
Master Meter, Inc., CC#75-1739575 expires 7/11/2020, Items: 37-54, 68, 72-78,...
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