Explanation
BACKGROUND: To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with APO Pumps and Compressors, Inc. for the purchase of an air compressor system and associated drying equipment with ancillary parts to be used by the Division of Sewerage and Drainage. The equipment will be used by the Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant to create high pressure air lines used for various pieces of equipment.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code Chapter 329 relating to competitive bidding (RFQ021780). One hundred and one (101) bidders were solicited and three (3) bids were received and opened on May 26, 2022.
After a review of the bids, the lowest bidder, Atlas Machine & Supply, Inc., submitted a bid that was valid for 30 days. The City of Columbus requires proposals to be valid for 180 days from the bid opening date. Therefore, the bid has been deemed non-responsive.
The second bidder, APO Pumps and Compressors, Inc. is responsive to all specifications. Therefore, the Division of Sewerage and Drainage recommends an award be made for all items to APO Pumps and Compressors, Inc. in the amount of $73,122.00 as the most responsive, responsible and best bidder.
SUPPLIER: APO Pumps and Compressors, Inc., Vendor#022625, CC# expires 6/13/24, Majority Vendor
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: $73,122.00 was budgeted for this purchase.
$0.00 was spent in 2021
$0.00 was spent in 2020
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To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with APO Pumps and Compressors, Inc. for the purchase of an air compressor system and associated drying equipment with ancillary parts for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; a...
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