Explanation
BACKGROUND
This contract provides for professional engineering services related to the safe operation of the Division of Water's O'Shaughnessy and Griggs dams. The tasks listed below are in response to requirements set forth by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) or the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR).
1. Participate in and Support a Potential Failure Modes Analysis (PFMA) for O'Shaughnessy Dam.
2. Perform the 5th Independent Consultant's Inspection of O'Shaughnessy Dam and file report with FERC.
3. Revise the Current Emergency Action Plan (EAP) for O'Shaughnessy Dam to account for changes to inundation mapping due to the completion of the West Columbus Local Protection Project.
4. Revise the Current Emergency Action Plan (EAP) for Griggs Dam to account for changes to inundation mapping due to the completion of the West Columbus Local Protection Project.
5. Basic assistance during 2005, 2006 & 2007 O'Shaughnessy Dam annual Operations Inspections by FERC.
6. Supplemental Assistance at O'Shaughnessy Dam, as may be needed, based on possible corrective actions required by FERC resulting from their review of the 5th Independent Consultant's Inspection.
This is a continuation of work needed to maintain compliance with the aforementioned regulatory agencies. Burgess & Niple, Ltd. has performed substantial work in the past pertaining to licensing of the O'Shaughnessy Dam Hydroelectric Facility dating back 24 years to its inception. During this period they have accumulated specific knowledge of the facility and developed computer models necessary to complete the above listed tasks. In the case of Griggs Dam, due to its proximity to O'Shaughnessy Dam, much of the work required to complete the O'Shaughnessy Dam EAP overlaps the Griggs Dam EAP. Burgess & Niple, Ltd., has personnel previously approved by FERC to perform the required independent inspection and trained to perform the mandated PFMA. Considering the familiarity of Burgess & Niple, Ltd. With the work to be performed, for the reasons stated above and to meet FERC requirements; it has been determined to be in the best interests of the City to waive the procurement requirements of Chapter 329 as allowed by Section 329.27
The cost of this contract is based on materials, equipment and labor, and was negotiated between the Consultant and the City, as documented by the Consultant's quotation letter.
CONTRACT AMOUNT
$ 102,600.00
FISCAL IMPACT
Funding for this project is being provided by companion legislation in the amount of $102,600.00
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE NUMBER
31-0885550
Title
To Authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a professional services contract with Burgess & Niple, Limited, for O'Shaughnessy Dam Hydroelectric Facilities, for the Division of Water, to authorize the expenditure of $102,600.00 from the Waterworks Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund ($102,600.00)
Body
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Burgess & Niple, Limited, for Professional Engineering Services necessary for O'Shaughnessy Dam Hydroelectric Facilities, for the preservation of public health, peace, property, and safety now, therefore,
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the City of Columbus to waive the procurement requirements of Chapter 329 of The Columbus City Code, as allowed in Section 329.17; Now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
Section 1. That the Director of Public Utilities be and is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Burgess & Niple, Limited, in the amount of $102,600.00 for Professional Engineering Services necessary for O'Shaughnessy Dam Hydroelectric Facilities for the Division of Water, Department of Public Utilities.
Section 2. That for the purpose of paying the cost thereof, the expenditure of $102,600.00 is hereby authorized from the Waterworks Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund, Fund No. 606, Department of Public Utilities, Division of Water, Department/Division 60-09, Object Level Three 6682, Project No. 690251, OCA Code 690251.
Section 3. The City Auditor is hereby authorized to transfer the unencumbered balance in a project account to the un-allocated balance account within the same fund upon receipt of certification by the Director of the Department administering said project; that the project has been completed and the monies are no longer required for said project except that no transfer shall be so from a project account funded by monies from more than one source.
Section 4. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.