Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to modify an indefinite quantity contract with Edwards Landclearing, Inc. for Yard Waste and Log Grinding Services to add funding without extending the term of the contract.
The City of Columbus operates a composting facility that processes sewage sludge from two interconnected wastewater treatment plants into soil conditioner / mulch for wholesale. Maintaining continuous operations is necessary to comply with wastewater permit standards and to protect public health. The City utilizes ground yard waste, whole tree wood chips, sawdust, straw, logs, and ground wood waste as bulking agents to process sewage sludge. The services to be performed under this contract call for Edwards Landclearing, Inc. to provide equipment and an operator for grinding yard waste and wood waste, sizing and grinding logs.
The Department of Public Utilities publicly opened three bids on June 23, 2021 and Edwards Landclearing, Inc. was the only responsive, responsible and best bidder. An indefinite quantity contract was established in accordance with Request for Quotation RFQ018927 and authorized under Ordinance Number 0150-2021.
This legislation seeks to modify the indefinite quantity contract to add funding. This Ordinance is being submitted in accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 of City Code pertaining to contract modifications.
SUPPLIER: Edwards Landclearing, Inc., vendor #006549, CC#34-1112541 expires 5/12/23, Majority Status
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.
1. Amount of additional funds: Total amount of additional funds needed for the indefinite quantity contract is $130,000.00. Total contract amount including this modification is $260,000.00.
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