Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance is to authorize the Director of Finance and Management on behalf of the Director of Public Utilities to enter into contract for the purchase of a Steam Injector for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage with Hydro-Thermal Corporation. The equipment will be used at the Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant to heat wastewater sludge precisely and uniformly with no fouling or plugging, reducing energy usage.
The Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code Chapter 329 (RFQ019053 was opened on June 3, 2021).
The bid from Hydro-Thermal Corporation was determined to be the responsive, responsible and best bidder.
This company is not debarred according to the Excluded Parties listing of the Federal Government and is not listed in the Auditor of State database for Findings for Recovery.
SUPPLIER: Hydro-Thermal Corporation, 39-1038854, (MAJ), expires 2/25/22.
FISCAL IMPACT: $51,806.00 is required for this purchase.
$87,270.00 was expended for a similar purchase in 2020.
$0.00 was expended for a similar purchase in 2019.
Title
To authorize the Director of Finance and Management on behalf of the Director of Public Utilities to enter into contract with Hydro-Thermal Corporation for the purchase of a Steam Injector for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of $51,806.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($51,806.00)
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WHEREAS, it is necessary for the Director of Finance and Management on behalf of the Director of Public Utilities; Division of Sewerage and Drainage to purchase a Steam Injector in the amount of $51,806.00 to heat wastewater sludge precisely and uniformly with no fouling or plugging and reduce energy usage at the Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant; and
WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office advertised and solicited competitive bids for the Steam Injector and Hydro-Thermal Corporation was the responsive, responsible and best bidder; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Utilities to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish a contract with Hydro-Thermal Corporation; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Finance and Management Director on behalf of the Director of Public Utilities is authorized to enter into contract with Hydro-Thermal Corporation, 400 Pilot Ct., Waukesha, WI 53188 for the purchase of a Steam Injector for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, in accordance with the specifications on file in the Purchasing Office.
SECTION 2. That the funds necessary to carry out the purpose of this ordinance are hereby deemed appropriated, and the City Auditor shall establish such accounting codes as necessary.
SECTION 3. That the expenditure of $51,806.00, or as much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized in Fund 6100 (Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund) in object Class 02 Materials and Supplies per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 4. That the funds necessary to carry out the purpose of this ordinance are hereby deemed appropriated, and the City Auditor shall establish such accounting codes as necessary.
SECTION 5. That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.