(1) Accepting and approving the following bids and establishing price contracts for the following Departments or Divisions as to the specifications and amount set forth in the terms of the respective bids: (a) Division of Water Quality - Electric Actuators - 76-2025 - Hydro Controls, Inc. (b) Division of Emergency Management - Maintenance and Repair of Outdoor Warning Sirens and AM Radio Signs - 9-2026 - Amteck (c) Division of Facilities Management - CRAC Units PM & Repairs - 141-2025 - DeBra-Kuempel, Inc. (d) Division of Fleet Services - Auto Light Duty Truck Repair - 137-2025 - AAMCO Transmissions & Total Car Care and Paul Miller Ford (e) Division of Fleet Services - BMW Motorcycles - 139-2025 - BMW Motorcycles of Greater Cincinnati (2) Accepting and approving the following vendors as sole source providers: (a) Division of Water Quality - CUES - Sewer inspection CCTV camera parts, repairs and service

The City Council approved several bids and established price contracts for various departments, alongside a sole-source provider. These contracts aim to ensure ongoing operational maintenance and equipment supply across key city services.

Approved Bids & Price Contracts:

• Division of Water Quality (Bid 76-2025): Awards a 2-year contract (with two 1-year renewal options) to Hydro Controls, Inc. for supplying electric actuators for the West Hickman Creek and Town Branch Wastewater Treatment Plants. Pricing is firm for the first 365 days, then subject to annual revision.
• Division of Emergency Management (Bid 9-2026): Awards a 2-year contract (with one 2-year renewal option) to Amteck for maintenance and repair of 32 outdoor warning sirens and four Interstate AM radio signs. Services include emergency repairs within 2 hours and regular repairs within 3 days, with hourly rates ranging from $57.00 to $140.00 for various personnel and equipment.
• Division of Facilities Management (Bid 141-2025): Awards a 3-year contract (with two 1-year renewal options) to DeBra-Kuempel, Inc. for preventative maintenance and repairs of 15 CRAC (Computer Room Air Conditioner) units across multiple city facilities, including data centers and wastewater plants. The annual cost for standard PM services is $13,410.00, with additional repairs billed at cost plus 15% for parts and hourly labor rates of $118.80 (standard) / $178.20 (non-standard).
• Division of Fleet Services (Bid 137-2025): Awards 1-year contracts (with one 1-year renewal option) to AAMCO Transmissions & Total Car Care and Paul Miller Ford for auto and light-duty truck repairs. Hourly labor rates range from $110.00 to $139.93, with parts markups of 15-20%.
• Division of Fleet Services (Bid 139-2025): Awards a 1-year contract (with one 1-year renewal option) to BMW Motorcycles of Greater Cincinnati for supplying 2026 or newer BMW R 1300 RT-P motorcycles for law enforcement, at a unit price of $36,599.74.

Approved Sole Source Provider:

• Division of Water Quality: Approves CUES as the sole source provider for sewer inspection CCTV camera parts, repairs, and service. This is justified by warranty requirements, as only the manufacturer or its authorized dealer can perform such work without voiding warranties, and direct service avoids additional fees.