Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to establish a Universal Term Contract (UTC) for the option to purchase Refuse Collection Containers with Paris Site Furnishings and Outdoor Fitness. Department of Public Service Division of Refuse Collection is the sole user for services and materials for refuse collection. The containers will be used to replace existing receptacles and add receptacles in new areas. The term of the proposed option contract would be approximately two (2) years, expiring August 31, 2025, with the option to renew for one (1) additional year. In addition, the expenditure of $1.00 is hereby authorized from General Budget Reservation BRPO002253.
A formal best value proposal (BVP) solicitation was published for the purchase of Refuse Collection Containers.
Proposals were evaluated by a three (3) member committee, based upon various criteria including specification conformity and completeness of response, total cost of ownership, past performance, total cost of ownership and past performance resulting in an award recommendation to Paris Site Furnishings.
BID INFORMATION: Request for Quotation RFQ024039 was advertised and proposals were opened March 15, 2023. One (1) response was received.
An evaluation committee consisted of three (3) representatives from the Department of Public Service Division of Refuse Collections. Each member of the committee scored and ranked the proposal. The offer and cost proposal was evaluated in compliance with Columbus City Code 329.
Paris Site Furnishings and Outdoor Fitness met all requirements. The selected Offeror provides refuse collection containers used for refuse collection.
The request for purchase of Refuse Collection Containers used the best value competitive sealed proposal process to award the supplier that provided the relevant criteria specifically listed in the BVP.
In accordance with the Committee recommendations, the Purchasing O...
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