Explanation
BACKGROUND: To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract with BissNuss Inc. for the purchase of Chemical Inductor Units, Water Champ SWC15FX Series Part #W2T829904 and 50' Power Cable Assemblies, Part#W3T130849 for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage to be used at the Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant for repair and maintenance of plant mixing and diffusion of chemicals.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code Chapter 329 relating to competitive bidding (RFQ014973). Seventy-one (71) bidders (7 MBE, 2 V1, 2 F1, 1 MBR 59 MAJ) were solicited and three (MAJ) bids were received and opened on March 19, 2020. After a review of the bids, the Division of Sewerage and Drainage recommends an award be made for all items to Bisnuss Inc. in the amount of $163,735.00 as the most responsive, responsible and best bidder.
After a review of the bids, the lowest bid was submitted by Onolog Inc. They submitted an alternate product with a 1" chemical feed port which will reduce the volume of chemical being fed. Also, the impeller is an alternate product with only a three blade, whereas the Evoqua model is a four blade prop. This will greatly affect the dispersion of the chemical into the water, which could greatly increase the amount of disinfection chemical consumed. Therefore, Onolog did not meet the specification.
The second lowest bidder, BissNuss Inc. meets all specifications, therefore, The Division of Sewerage and Drainage recommends an award be made for all items to BissNuss, Inc. in the amount of $163,735.00 as the most responsive, 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: BissNuss Inc. Vendor#006641 CC#34-1392362 expires 2/25/2022
FISCAL IMPACT: $163,735.00 is required for this purchase.
$0.00 was spent in 2019
$0.00 was spent in 2018
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To authorize the Finance and Management Director to establish a contract with BissNuss Inc. to purchase Chemical Inductor Units, Water Champ FX Series for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of $163,735.00 from the Sewerage Operating Fund. ($163,735.00)
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WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office opened formal bids on March 19, 2020 for the purchase of Chemical Inductor Units, Water Champ FX Series; and
WHEREAS, the lowest bidder, Onolog Inc., submitted an alternative product that did not meet specifications; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Sewerage and Drainage recommends an award be made to the most responsive, responsible and best bidder, BissNuss Inc.; and
WHEREAS, the Chemical Inductor Units, Water Champ FX Series will be used by the Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant for the repair and maintenance of plant mixing and diffusion of chemicals; 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 BissNuss Inc. in accordance with the terms, conditions and specifications of Solicitation Number RFQ014973 on file in the Purchasing Office; 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 establish a contract for all items with BissNuss Inc. for the purchase of Chemical Inductor Units, Water Champs FX Series for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant in accordance with RFQ014973 specifications on file in the Purchasing Office.
SECTION 2. That the expenditure of $163,735.00 or as much thereof as may be needed is hereby authorized in Fund 6100 (Sewerage 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.