Explanation
BACKGROUND: To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with M. L. Johnson Company for the purchase of Krohne Flow Meters for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage. Krohne Flow Meters are used to monitor flow throughout various processes in the Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant.
The Department of Public Utilities solicited competitive bids for the purchase of Krohne Flow Meters in accordance with the provisions of Columbus City Code Section 329 (RFQ015433). Two (2) bids were received and opened on April 30, 2020.
Siemens Industry, Inc. was the lowest bidder for Line Item #1 and Line Item of the Bid spec. 3.3.1.1 Electrodes are not Hastelloy C22. Length does not match bid spec.
Siemens Bid Line Item #1 and Line Item 3.3.1.2 of the Bid spec. the Unit does not provide gas content, function of electrodes, flow profile, temperature. Unit does not have Virtual Referencing.
Siemens Bid Line Item #6 and Line Item 3.3.2.1 of the Bid spec. the Electrodes are not Hastelloy C22. Length does not match bid spec.
Siemens Bid Line Item #6 and Line Item 3.3.2.2 of the Bid spec the Unit does not provide gas content, function of electrodes, flow profile, temperature. Unit does not have Virtual Referencing.
Siemens Bid Line Item #11 and Line Item 3.3.3.1 of the Bid spec the Electrodes are not Hastelloy C22, Liner is not Polypropylene.
Siemens Bid Line Item #11 and Line Item 3.3.3.2 of the Bid spec the Unit does not provide the gas content, function of electrodes, flow profile, temperature. Unit does not have Virtual Referencing.
The bid from M. L. Johnson Company was determined to be the responsive, responsible and best bidder.
SUPPLIER: M. L. Johnson Company, vendor #0042172052, CC#31-0686280 (pending), 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: $197,405.00 is budgeted and needed for this purchase.
$36,393.00 was spent in 2019
$0.00 was spent in 2018
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with M. L. Johnson Company for the purchase of Krohne Flow Meters for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of $197,405.00 from the Sewerage (Sanitary) Operating Fund. ($197,405.00)
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WHEREAS, the Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant has a need to purchase Krohne Flow Meters; and
WHEREAS, the Director of Public Utilities solicited RFQ015433 and received two (2) bids on April 30, 2020; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Sewerage and Drainage recommends an award be made for all items to the responsive, responsible and best bidder, M. L. Johnson Company, and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Utilities to authorize the Director to enter into a contract with M. L. Johnson Company for the purchase of Krohne Flow Meters; 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 Director of Public Utilities be and is hereby authorized to enter into a contract for the purchase of Krohne Flow Meters with M. L. Johnson Company, per the terms and conditions of RFQ015433 on file in the Department of Public Utilities.
SECTION 2. 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 3. That the expenditure of $197,405.00 or so much thereof as may be needed, be and is hereby authorized in Fund 6100 (Sewerage Operating-Sanitary) in object class 06 Services per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 4. That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.