Explanation
This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to renew a contract with Crane 1 Services, Inc. for annual inspection and certification (including reports of the findings), and needed maintenance, repairs or replacement of cranes and hoists used by the Division of Sewerage and Drainage (DOSD).
In total, there are approximately 200 cranes and hoists, along with a number of hoisting appurtenances, in use at various DOSD facilities. This specialized work is needed to provide safety-rated operational equipment at our maintenance and process facilities. Additional Department of Public Utilities (DPU) facilities may be included in the future.
The Department of Public Utilities advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 of City Code (RFQ013732). One Hundred and Fifty (150) vendors were solicited and two (2) bids were received and opened on October 16, 2019. Crane 1 Services, Inc. was determined to be the lowest, responsive and responsible bidder, and was therefore awarded the contract.
The original contract, PO208922, was established for a period of one (1) year with three additional one (1) year renewal options. The first two have been executed and this ordinance authorizes the third and final renewal of the contract. Each of the renewal options are subject to review and approval by City Council and the appropriation and certification of funds by the City Auditor. All terms and conditions of the original agreement remain in full force and effect, and if unforeseen issues or difficulties arise that require additional funding, a modification would be requested.
1. Amount of additional funds: Total amount of additional funds needed for this contract renewal #3 is $60,000.00. Total contract amount including this modification is $303,150.00.
2. Reason additional funds were not foreseen: Additional funds were foreseen, as this is a planned renewal. The original contract allows for three...
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