Explanation
This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a planned contract modification with 360Water, Inc. for the purposes of providing on-going Facilities and Safety Training for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage and Division of Water.
The contract allows for the on-going safety training including Ergonomic Training, Respiratory Protection, Chemical Handling and Storage, Blood borne Pathogens, Signs and Tags, Asbestos Awareness, Welding Safety, Scaffolding Training, Laboratory Safety, Fire Protection and Confined Space Entry. Furthermore the contract includes a continuation of the Integrated Contingency Plan development for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, a regulatory USEPA requirement. A detail of the complete scope of this planned modification is attached.
The Director of Public Utilities received Request for Proposal (RFP) on July 31, 2006. One bid was received. Discussions and negotiations with the selected firm resulted in further refinement of the scope of the work and an award of the contract with 360 Water Inc.
This third modification is part of the planned scope of services included in the contract which original language allowed for five (5) planned modifications Funding is for a period of one (1) year to and including December 31, 2010. It is a logical extension of the original contract and expands the training and documentation to include training staff of the Division of Sewerage and Drainage and Division of Power and Water.
SUPPLIER: 360Water Inc (31-1704111) Expires 5-21-10
FISCAL IMPACT: $280,125.00 is needed for this planned modification.
Original Contract: $150,000.00
Modification 1. $364,345.25
Modification 2. $318,625.00
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a planned contract modification with 360water, Inc. in the amount of $280,125.00 for professional services in connection with Facilities and Safety Training Management and Documentation Services; to authorize the expenditure of $215,365.00 from the Sewer System Operating Fund; and $64,760.00 from the Water Systems Operating Fund. ($280,125.00)
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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 $280,125.00 is hereby authorized to pay the cost thereof as follows:
Division of Sewerage and Drainage Fund 650
OCA: 605006
Object Level 1: 03
Object Level 3: 3336
Amount: $215,365.00
Division of Power and Water (Water) Fund 600
OCA: 601849
Object Level 1: 03
Object Level 3: 3336
Amount: $64,760.00
TOTAL REQUESTED AMOUNT: $280,125.00
Section 3. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.