Explanation
This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities (DPU) to modify its contract to extend the term with K & M Kleening Service, Inc. to provide Janitorial Services for various Department of Public Utilities Facilities. The work to be performed under these specifications will be at Division of Water Reclamation (DOWR) Janitorial Services at the Southerly Water Reclamation Treatment Plant, Jackson Pike Water Reclamation Plant, Compost Facility and the Sewer Maintenance Operations Center; Division of Water (DOW) Janitorial Services at Griggs and Hoover Watershed facilities, Hap Cremean Water Plant, Parsons Ave Water Plant, Department of Public Utilities Offices, and various Division of Water Offices at 917 Dublin Rd and 3500 and 3568 Indianola Ave. Other Department sites may be added in the future. The work to be performed under these specifications will include cleaning services for not only office areas but also other industrial type areas such as store rooms, stock rooms, and construction trailers, areas adjacent to garages, kitchens and break rooms. The Contractor shall furnish any and all cleaners, disinfectants, waxes, wax stripping materials, wastebasket liners, toilet seat liners, sanitation pad liners and any other products required to provide the cleaning services for DOWR. DOW will provide the majority of cleaning materials for the Contractor’s use, due to current janitorial supplies on hand when those services were performed in-house.
The Department of Public Utilities solicited competitive bids for janitorial services in accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 of City Code (RFSQ 022039). One (1) bid was received and publicly opened on June 29, 2022. The sole bidder was K & M Kleening Service, Inc.
The original contract (Ordinance 0554-2023) went into effect September 21, 2022. It was bid as a one (1) year contract with an option for three (3) additional years contingent on agreement between the City and the Contractor and approval of City Council. The original agreement was only for janitorial services at Division of Water Reclamation (DOWR) facilities. The Modification #1 added janitorial services at DOW facilities. The original contract allows for three (3) extension periods on a year to year basis. ORD2029-2023 was requested for the first renewal of this agreement, the first renewal was then modified with ORD3385-2023 to account for the prevailing wage requirements not originally anticipated in the contract bid. The contract has since been renewed for two additional years through September 2026. This requested modification is to extend the term for an additional year and to provide the funding necessary for the payment of services to be provided through September 2027 and to continue services while DPU transitions personnel from its 910 Dublin Road Headquarters to 37 W. Broad. St.
Original - $598,556.15 (PO346681)
Modification #1 - $558,576.00 (PO371840)
Renewal #1 - $922,336.00 (PO407801)
Modification #2 - $363,384.27 (PO422259)
Renewal #2 - $1,607,902.11 (PO466164)
Renewal #3 - $1,703,083.66 (PO523493)
Modification #3 - $1,756,060.35 (PENDING)
Total - $7,509,898.54
SUPPLIER:
K & M Kleening Service, Inc.; D365 Vendor #000077; Expires 1/27/27. K & M Kleening Service, Inc. holds MBE status.
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:
$1,756,060.35 is budgeted and needed for this purchase as follows:
DOWR Labor: $873,058.28
DOWR Materials: $47,682.05
DOW Labor: $832,432.73
DOW Materials: $2,887.29
Grand Total: $1,756,060.35
$405,758.43 has been spent in 2026 as of May 5th, 2026.
$1,547,805.01 was spent in 2025
$1,483,336.50 was spent in 2024
Pursuant to Columbus City Codes Section 329.09(a):
(1) the amount of additional funds to be expended under the modification: $1,756,060.35
(2) why the need for additional goods or services could not be foreseen at the time the contract was initially awarded: The contract originally anticipated only three renewals but after discussion with DOSD Management and Fiscal it was decided that it would be in the City’s best interest to renew this contract for an additional year while we were in this period of transition of moving personnel between various DPU facilities including the new 37 West Broad St. offices.
(3) why it would not be in the city's best interests to have the additional contract requirements awarded through other procurement processes specified in Chapter 329: The proper procurement processes were followed in selecting the vendor, procurement processes used at that stage are relevant for the duration of the contract.
(4) how the price for the additional goods or services which are the subject of the modification was determined: The cost, terms and conditions are in accordance with the original agreement and the quote provided.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify an existing contract with K & M Kleening Service, Inc. to extend the contract term and add additional funding for janitorial services at various Department of Public Utilities, Division of Water Reclamation and Division of Water facilities; and to authorize the expenditure of $835,320.02 (Water Operating) and $920,740.33 (Sanitary Sewer Operating). ($1,756,060.35)
Body
WHEREAS, there is a need for janitorial services for various Department of Public Utilities, Division of Water Reclamation and Division of Water facilities, specifically at Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant, Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant, Compost Facility and the Sewer Maintenance Operations Center, Griggs and Hoover Watershed facilities, Hap Cremean Water Plant, Parsons Ave Water Plant, Department of Public Utilities Offices, and various Division of Water Offices at 917 Dublin Rd and 3500 and 3568 Indianola Ave. Other department sites may be added in the future; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Utilities solicited competitive bids for janitorial services in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 329 of City Code; and
WHEREAS, one (1) bid was received and opened on June 29, 2022; and
WHEREAS, the sole bidder was K&M Kleening Service, Inc., which holds MBE status; and
WHEREAS, the contract was originally for a period of one (1) year from the date of execution, in October of 2022, and permitted three (3) additional renewal years based upon mutual agreement of the parties, availability of budgeted funds, and approval of City Council; and
WHEREAS, if other facilities need to be added in the future, a modification would be requested; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Utilities wishes to renew the contract with K&M Kleening Service, Inc. to provide the necessary funding and extend the contract through September 25, 2027; and
WHEREAS, the expenditure of $835,320.02 or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized in Fund 6000, Water Operating Fund, as $832,432.73 from object class 03, Services, and $2,887.29 from object class 02, Materials & Supplies, as well as $920,740.33 in Fund 6100, Sewerage and Drainage Operating Fund, as $873,058.28 from object class 03, Services, and $47,682.05 from object class 02, Materials & Supplies, per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Utilities, to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify its contract with K & M Kleening Service, Inc. for janitorial services at various Department of Public Utilities, Division of Sewerage and Drainage and Division of Water facilities; NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of Public Utilities is hereby authorized to modify an existing contract with K & M Kleening Service, Inc., 1846 Federal Parkway, Columbus, Ohio 43207, to extend the contract term and add additional funding for janitorial services at various Division of Water Reclamation and Division of Water facilities. Total additional funding amount of modification No. 3 is $1,756,060.35. This modification will extend the contract term through and including September 25, 2027. Total contract amount, including this modification, is $7,509,898.54.
SECTION 2. That this modification is in accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 of City Code relating to contract modifications and renewals.
SECTION 3. That the expenditure of $1,756,060.35 or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized in Funds 6100 and 6000, Sewerage and Drainage Operating and Water Operating Funds, in object classes 02 and 03, Materials & Supplies and 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 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 6. That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.