Explanation
This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to establish a purchase order for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, Sewer Maintenance Operations Center for one (1) Combination Sewer Cleaner from Jack Doheny Supplies Ohio Inc. The purchase of this equipment will be in accordance with the current State of Ohio State Term Schedule Contract (STS 670), Contract Number 800228 which expires on June 30, 2016. The equipment will be utilized at the Sewer Maintenance Operations Center for maintaining and cleaning manholes and sewer lines throughout the City.
In support of the Mayor's Get Green initiative this vactor uses compressed natural gas (CNG) as a fuel. CNG is a fossil fuel substitute for gasoline (petrol), diesel fuel or propane/LPG. Although its combustion does produce greenhouse gases, it is a more environmentally clean alternative to those fuels, and it is much safer than other fuels in the event of a spill (natural gas is lighter than air, and disperses quickly when released).
The Division of Sewerage and Drainage personnel, in both operations and maintenance have attended training at the manufacturing facility. In addition, due to the specialized use of the equipment the Division requires this unit to be equipped with a fan driven vacuum system in lieu of a positive displacement system. The fan driven vacuum system permits the unit to remove heavy material from the sewer system, for which it was intended. The positive displacement system has been tested and found to be unacceptable for this unique application.
Ordinance 582-87 authorizes the City of Columbus to participate in cooperative purchasing contracts and as a member of the Central Ohio Organization of Public Purchasers (CO-OPP), the City of Columbus is authorized to purchase from this contract.
A copy of the State of Ohio contract and pricing structure is attached to this legislation. The equipment replaces BT21558, and has been approved by Fleet Management. The...
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