Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to establish a Universal Term Contract (UTC) for the option to purchase Westfalia OEM Parts and Services with GEA Mechanical Equipment US, Inc. These centrifuges are used to separate sludge and water. The Department of Public Utilities is the primary user for these items and services. GEA Separator GmbH is the manufacturer of these centrifuges that are used at the City’s wastewater plants. GEA Mechanical Equipment US, Inc. is the sole source for these parts and services as they are the only distributor and authorized service provider for their own products. The term of the proposed option contract would be approximately two (2) years, expiring May 31, 2024 with the option to renew for one (1) additional year. In addition, the expenditure of $1.00 is hereby authorized from General Budget Reservation BRPO002025.
GEA Mechanical Equipment US, Inc., CC# 003297. All items, $1.00
Total Estimated Annual Expenditure: $250,000.00, Department of Public Utilities, the primary user
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: The expenditure of $1.00 is hereby authorized from General Budget Reservation BRPO002025.
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To authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a Universal Term Contract for the option to purchase Westfalia OEM Parts and Services with GEA Mechanical Equipment US, Inc in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $1.00 from General Budget Reservation BRPO002025. ($1.00).
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WHEREAS, the Westfalia OEM Parts and Services UTC will provide for the purchase of centrifuge parts and services used at the wastewater treatment plants to separate sludge and water and GEA Mechanical Equi...
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