Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to renew an existing Universal Term Contract (UTC) for the option to obtain Wallace & Tiernan Equipment Parts with BissNuss, Inc. This contract provides parts for water disinfecting equipment used primarily by the Department of Public Utilities.
The contract, PO115927 was established in accordance with Request for Quotation RFQ004246 and authorized under Ordinance Number 0722-2018 and will expire May 31, 2020. In accordance with the bid specifications, the City and BissNuss, Inc can renew the contract for an additional one year term ending May 31, 2021subject to mutual agreement and approval of proper City Authorities.
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: The Finance and Management Department respectfully requests this legislation be considered an emergency measure as the current contract expires on May 31, 2020.
FISCAL IMPACT: No funding is required to renew the option contract. The Department of Finance and Management and the Department of Public Utilities must set aside their own funding for their estimated expenditures.
Title
To authorize the Finance and Management Director to renew a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Wallace & Tiernan Equipment Parts with BissNuss, Inc.; and to declare an emergency.
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WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office entered into a Universal Term Contract for Wallace & Tiernan Equipment Parts for use by the Department of Public Utilities; and
WHEREAS, this contract was entered into in accordance with Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Code, pursuant to solicitation RFQ004246 with BissNuss, Inc deemed the lowest, most responsive, responsible and best bidder, and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the bid specifications, the City and BissNuss, Inc can renew the contract for an additional one year period, subject to mutual agreement and approval of proper City authorities; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation...
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