Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into multiple Indefinite Quantity Agreement Contracts for Invasive Plant Management.
The Department of Public Utilities solicited competitive bids for Invasive Plant Management in accordance with the relevant provisions of Section 329 (RFQ021643). Four hundred and twenty-two (422) vendors were solicited. Two (2) bids were received and opened on May 18, 2022. The bids from Facemyer Landscaping LLC and Russell Tree Experts Ltd. were deemed as responsive, responsible and best bidders.
The Department of Public Utilities intends to award multiple contracts to the lowest, responsive and best bidders, in the best interest of the City. The contracts will run concurrently and may utilize any contract at the discretion of the City of Columbus. The City of Columbus shall not be precluded from contracting for the same or similar work from other contractors, whether during the term of any contract awarded hereunder or otherwise.
Therefore, the Department of Public Utilities recommends Indefinite Quantity Agreement Contracts be awarded to Facemyer Landscaping, LLC, and Russell Tree Experts Ltd to be used on an as needed basis. This Contracts will remain in force for a period of three (3) years (December 31, 2025). If unforeseen issues or difficulties are encountered that would require additional funding, a modification would be requested.
SUPPLIERS: Facemyer Landscaping, LLC, WBE (31-1757841), expires March 31, 2023
Russell Tree Experts Ltd., MAJ (35-2262134), expires April 19, 2023
The companies are 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: The money for this contract is budgeted and available within the Water Operating Fund ($90,000).
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