Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to renew an existing Universal Term Contract (UTC) for the option to obtain Water Meters, Yokes, Meter Setters and Appurtenances with Neptune Technology Group. This contract will provide for Water Meters, Yokes, Meter Setters and Appurtenances to be used in the installation in the City’s water distribution system for the Division of Water.
This contract, PO139446, was established in accordance with Request for Quotation RFQ009475 and authorized under Ordinance Number 2441-2018 and will expire March 31, 2020. In accordance with the bid specifications, the City and Neptune Technology Group can renew the contract for an additional one year term subject to mutual agreement and approval of proper City Authorities. The new contract expiration date will be March 31, 2021.
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: The Finance and Management Department respectfully requests this legislation be considered an emergency measure to insure there is no interruption of goods/services provided.
FISCAL IMPACT: No funding is required to renew the option contracts. The Department of Water must set aside their own funding for their estimated expenditures.
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To authorize the Finance and Management Director to renew the Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Water Meters, Yokes, Meter Setters and Appurtenances with Neptune Technology Group, and to declare an emergency.
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WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office entered into a Universal Term Contract for Water Meters, Yokes, Meter Setters and Appurtenances for use by the Division of Water; and
WHEREAS, this contract was entered into in accordance with Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Code, pursuant to solicitation RFQ009475 with Neptune Technology Group, deemed the lowest, most responsive, responsible and best bidders; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the bid specifications, the City and Neptune Technology Group can renew their contrac...
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