Explanation
This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a planned contract modification (Mod #3) with 360water, Inc., for the purpose of providing professional training and technical services necessary to execute the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) Training and Safety Programs. This work is part of the City’s continued effort to upgrade and maintain training and safety programs. The Department of Public Utilities has personnel that require training on equipment, process systems, environmental programs, Utility specific items, and safety. This contract will address those areas of need. The work may include, but is not limited to: safety training, maintenance tool training, facility process coursework development, ICP Integrated Contingency Plan updates, SPCC Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures Plan update; and other similar training tasks as assigned.
This third modification is part of the planned scope of services included in the contract. The original language allowed for the option to renew the contract for four (4) additional years, on a year to year basis upon mutual agreement, budget authority and approval by Columbus City Council. The funding is for approximately one (1) year or until the scope of work is completed and funds are exhausted. The contract will be extended through June 16, 2017.
Amount of additional funds to be expended: $5,000.00
Original Contract $ 360,000.00
Modification #1 (2014) $ 405,000.00
Modification #2 (2015) $ 415,000.00
Modification #3 (2016) $ 5,000.00
Current Proposed Total $ 1,185,000.00
1. Amount of additional funds:
Total amount of additional funds for this contract modification No. 3 is $5,000.00. Total contract amount including this modification is $1,185,000.00.
2. Reasons additional goods/services could not be foreseen:
The need for additional funds was known at the time of the initial contract, as this is a planned modification of the contract. This legislation is to encumber the funds budgeted for fiscal year 2016, for the Department of Public Utilities.
3. Reason other procurement processes are not used:
The funding provided by this contract modification is for continuation of the existing work of the contract. In so much as the majority of this work was planned for and anticipated within the original procurement, it is not reasonable or cost effective to undertake a new procurement to acquire any additional content to the coursework. No lower pricing more attractive terms and conditions are anticipated at this time.
4. How cost of modification was determined:
The contract duration is for five (5) years, and the professional services shall be funded by incremental appropriation, through the use of modifications. The original award provided funding for the initial period of 2013. Modification No. 3 provides funding for both the planned modification for 2016 and the cost of adding any additional coursework content, based on an RFP submitted by 360water, Inc., outlining the scope of work to be added and the costs associated with the addition.
SUPPLIER: 360water, Inc. (31-1704111), Expires June 3, 2017. This vendor holds FBE certification with the City of Columbus.
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.
FISCAL IMPACT: $5,000.00 is budgeted and available for this planned modification. $0.00 will be funded by the Division of Sewerage and Drainage (DOSD), $0.00 will be funded by the Division of Water (DOW), and $5,000.00 will be funded by the Division of Power (DOP).
$216,369.92 was spent in 2015 for DOSD
$171,407.95 was spent in 2014 for DOSD
$26,760.49 was spent in 2015 for DOW
$60,217.63 was spent in 2014 for DOW
$0.00 was spent in 2015 for DOP
$4,810.00 was spent in 2014 for DOP
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a planned contract modification with 360water Inc., for professional services in connection with the Department of Public Utilities Training and Safety Program; and to authorize the expenditure $5,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($5,000.00)
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WHEREAS, the Department of Public Utilities has a contract with 360water, Inc. for professional services in connection with the Department of Public Utilities Training and Safety Program; and
WHEREAS, the vendor has agreed to modify, increase and extend Contract EL014471 at current prices and conditions to and including June 16, 2017, and it is in the best interest of the City to exercise this option; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Utilities to authorize the Director to modify, increase and extend an agreement for professional services with 360water, Inc., in connection with the Department of Public Utilities Training and Safety Program; now, therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of Public Utilities be, and hereby is, authorized to modify, increase and extend the existing agreement with 360water, Inc., 965 West Third Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43212, for professional services for the Department of Public Utilities Training and Safety Program, in accordance with the terms and conditions as shown in the agreement on file in the office of the Division of Sewerage and Drainage. This modification No. 3 will extend the contract to and including June 16, 2017.
SECTION 2. That this modification is in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code Chapter 329 relating to contract modifications.
SECTION 3. That the expenditure of $5,000.00 or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized in Fund 6300 Electricity Operating Fund in object class 03 Services 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.