Columbus Metro Council2852-2026Passed

This ordinance authorizes the Director of Columbus Water and Power to contract with Agilent Technologies Inc. for the purchase of a Laboratory Gas Chromatograph Instrument for the Division of Water. It also authorizes the expenditure of $85,027.66 from the Water Operating Fund and waives the competitive bidding requirements. The ordinance was passed and declared an emergency.

To authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to enter into contract with Agilent Technologies Inc. for a Laboratory Gas Chromatograph Instrument for the Division of Water; to authorize the expenditure of $85,027.66 from within the Water Operating Fund; to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes; and to declare an emergency. ($85,027.66)

Introduced 10/6/2026Public Utilities & Sustainability CommitteeOrdinance
→ Passed 11/5/2026

What it does

  • 1Authorization for the Director of Columbus Water and Power to enter into a contract with Agilent Technologies Inc.
  • 2Expenditure of $85,027.66 from the Water Operating Fund for the purchase.
  • 3Waiver of competitive bidding provisions of the Columbus City Codes.
  • 4Declaration of an emergency to expedite the ordinance.

This ordinance authorizes the Director of Columbus Water and Power to contract with Agilent Technologies Inc. for the purchase of a Laboratory Gas Chromatograph Instrument for the Division of Water. It also authorizes the expenditure of $85,027.66 from the Water Operating Fund and waives the competitive bidding requirements. The ordinance was passed and declared an emergency.

Affects
Columbus Water and PowerDivision of WaterAgilent Technologies Inc.

Activity timeline

3 of 3
  • Status changed
    Impact 50

    2852-2026: Council Office for Signature → Passed

  • Status changed
    Impact 30

    2852-2026: Second Reading → Council Office for Signature

  • Action
    Impact 15

    2852-2026 introduced (Ordinance)

Legislative history

11/5/2026
CITY CLERK
Referred without comment
11/4/2026
MAYOR
Referred without comment
11/2/2026
COUNCIL PRESIDENT
Referred without comment
11/2/2026
Columbus City Council
A motion was made by Christopher Wyche, seconded by Tiara Ross, that this Ordinance be Approved. The motion carried by the following vote:

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