Explanation
The purpose of this legislation is to authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish blanket purchase orders with PVS Chemical Solutions, Inc. for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage to obtain Liquid Sodium Bisulfite in accordance with an established Universal Term Contract.
In order to comply with the National Pollution Discharge Elimination Systems permits governing Jackson Pike and Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plants, it is necessary that the effluent flow to the Scioto River be de-chlorinated prior to discharge. Liquid Sodium Bisulfite is an approved agent for this purpose.
The Purchasing Office has established a Universal Term Contract, FL004576 which expires on 3/31/13, for the option to obtain Liquid Sodium Bisulfite. The chemical is being purchased in accordance with this contract.
SUPPLIER: PVS Chemical Solutions Inc (31-1012305) Expires 2-3-12
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: $73,000.00 is needed and budgeted for this purchase.
$131,689.32 was spent in 2010
$167,718.75 was spent in 2009
$184,581.19 was spent in 2008
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To authorize the Director of Finance and Management to establish Blanket Purchase Orders with PVS Chemical Solutions Inc., for the purchase of Wastewater Treatment Chemicals from an established Universal Term Contract for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of $73,000.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund. ($73,000.00)
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WHEREAS, the Purchasing Office established a Universal Term Contract, FL004576 which expires 3/31/13 with PVS Chemical Solutions Inc. for the purchase of Liquid Sodium Bisulfite; and,
WHEREAS, in order to comply with the National Pollution Discharge Elimination Systems permits governing Jackson Pike and Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plants, it is necessary that the effluent flow to the Scioto River be de-chlorinated prior to discharge, and
WHEREAS, Liquid Sodium Bisulfite is an approved agent for this purpose and
WHEREAS, blanket purchase orders will be issued in accordance with the terms, conditions and specifications of contract number FL004576 on file with the Purchasing Office; now, therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
Section 1. That the Director of Finance and Management is hereby authorized to issue Blanket Purchase Orders with PVS Chemical Solutions, Inc. for the purchase of Liquid Sodium Bisulfite for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, in accordance with specifications of FL004576, on file in the Purchasing Office,.
Section 2. That for the purpose of paying the cost thereof, the expenditure of $73,000.00 or so much thereof as may be needed be and the same hereby is authorized from the Sewerage System Operating Fund, Fund No. 650,
Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant
OCA: 605055
Object Level 1: 02
Object Level 3: 2204
Amount: $25,000.00
Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant
OCA: 605022
Object Level 1: 02
Object Level 3: 2204
Amount: $48,000.00
Section 3. That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.