Explanation
1. BACKGROUND:
This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a planned contract modification with 360Water, Inc. for the purposes of providing additional professional services that are needed for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage and Division of Power and Water for Facilities and Safety Training.
This modification will authorize the preparation of computerized courseware associated with the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment plant equipment that is being installed as a part of the Jackson Pike Sludge Handling and Dewatering Improvements Project and the Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant New Headworks Project. The combined total investment in these improvements total $136,041,073.96. Each of these projects involve the installation of complex and critically important equipment to the operation of the City's wastewater treatment facilities. The courseware developed under authority of this contract is important to ensure that the City's investment into this equipment and facility infrastructure is protected.
Procurement Information: This procurement was conducted in accordance with the Request For Proposals (RFP) process set forth in Section 329.14, Columbus City Codes, 1959. The process was conducted as follows:
The RFP was published in the "City Bulletin" during July of 2006.
A proposal was received on July 31, 2006 from one FBE firm, 360Water, Inc
Discussions and negotiations with the selected firm resulted in further refinement of the scope of the work.
This first contract modification is part of the planned scope of services included in the contract. It is a logical extension of the original contract and expands the training and documentation to include training staff of the Division of Power and Water.
SUPPLIER: 360Water Inc (31-1704111) Expires 3-28-08
2. FISCAL IMPACT:
There is sufficient funding in the Division of Power and Water and the Division of Sewerage and Drainage's Operating Funds for this expenditure.
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To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a planned contract modification with 360water, Inc. in the amount of $364,345.25, for professional services in connection with Facilities and Safety Training Management & Documentation Services; to authorize the expenditure of $304,650.70 from the Sewer System Operating Fund; and $59,694.55 from the Water Systems Operating Fund. ($364,345.25)
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WHEREAS, the procurement was conducted in accordance with the Request For Proposals (RFP) process set forth in Section 329.14, Columbus City Codes, 1959, and the Division's Evaluation Committee recommended the single firm submitting a proposal, 360Water, Inc., for further consideration, and
WHEREAS, a contract was entered into with 360Water, Inc. to provide Facilities and Safety Training Management and Documentation and the development of Maintenance and Operation Training Courseware for the Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant and the Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant New Headworks Improvement Project , and
WHEREAS, this planned modification of the contract will continue the services provided within the Division of Sewerage and Drainage and expand services to staff of the Division of Power and Water, and
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Utilities, hereby requests this City Council to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify an agreement for professional services with 360water, Inc. for the implementation of the DPU, DOSD and Division of Power and Water Facilities and Safety Training Management & Documentation Services contract, at the earliest practical date; 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 the existing agreement with 360water, Inc., for professional services for the DPU, DOSD and Division of Power and Water Facilities and Safety Training Management & Documentation Services, in accordance with the terms and conditions as shown in the agreement on file in the office of the Division of Sewerage and Drainage.
Section 2. That the expenditure of $364,345.25 is hereby authorized to pay the cost thereof as follows:
Division of Sewerage and Drainage
OCA: 605006
Object Level 1: 03
Object Level 3: 3336
Amount: $304,650.70
Division of Power and Water (Water)
OCA: 601849
Object Level 1: 03
Object Level 3: 3336
Amount: $59,694.55
Section 3. That the City Auditor is authorized to make any accounting changes to revise the funding source for all contracts or contract modifications associated with this ordinance.
Section 4. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.