Explanation
This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into a services contract with Crown Welding LLC for welding and fabrication services.
The Department of Finance and Management solicited Competitive Bids for the subject services in accordance with the relevant provisions of Section 329 of City Code (RFQ023824). Two (2) bids were received and opened on February 15th. Crown Welding LLC was deemed to be the lowest, responsible and best bidder.
The contract is for one (1) year, from the date of execution by the City of Columbus, with the option to renew for three (3) additional years, on a year-to-year basis upon mutual agreement, budgeted funds and approval by Columbus City Council. If unforeseen issues or difficulties are encountered that would require additional funding, a modification would be requested.
This Ordinance is being submitted in accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 of City Code pertaining to entering into a service contract.
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: This ordinance is being submitted as an emergency in order to allow the upkeep of mission critical equipment needed for the Division of Fleet Management and all the subsequent Departments dependent upon the continuance of their timely operations for the health and prosperity of City of Columbus citizens
SUPPLIER: Crown Welding LLC, FID #270693329-001, D365 #002783, Expires July 17, 2024.
Crown Welding LLC is EBO_MBE certified.
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: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $175,000.00 from the Fleet Operating Fund for welding and fabricating services.
$150,000.00 was spent in 2022
$100,000.00 was spent in 2021
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