City of Columbus - File #: 1994-2006

• File #: 1994-2006
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 11/1/2006
• In control: Utilities Committee
• On agenda: 12/4/2006
• Final action: 12/7/2006
• Title: To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement with 360water, Inc. for professional services for the Facilities and Safety Training Management & Documentation Services; to authorize the expenditure of $150,000.00 from the Sewer System Operating Fund ($150,000.00).

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
12/7/2006	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
12/6/2006	1	MAYOR	Signed
12/4/2006	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
12/4/2006	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
11/20/2006	1	Columbus City Council	Read for the First Time
11/10/2006	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
11/9/2006	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
11/9/2006	1	Auditor Reviewer	Contingent
11/9/2006	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
11/9/2006	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
11/9/2006	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
11/8/2006	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
11/8/2006	1	EBOCO Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
11/8/2006	1	ODI DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
11/7/2006	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
11/7/2006	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
11/7/2006	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
11/2/2006	1	UTILITIES DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
11/2/2006	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
11/1/2006	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
11/1/2006	1	Utilities Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
11/1/2006	1	Utilities Reviewer	Sent for Approval

Explanation

. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with 360Water, Inc. for the purposes of providing professional training and documentation services that are needed for the DPU, DOSD Facilities and Safety Training Management & Documentation Services contract.

This project will provide all mandatory safety training for the Department of Public Utility employees. It will also include process and equipment documentation and training at the wastewater treatment facilities.

2. 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:

a. Written notice of need was made to City Council on June 28, 2006

b. The RFP was published in the "City Bulletin" on July 1, July 8, July 15, July 22, and July 29 2006.

c. All Offeror's were required to obtain an Offeror's Information packet by July 24, 2006.

d. Proposals were received on July 31, 2006 from one FBE firm.

e. The single firm submitting a Proposal was: 360Water, Inc.

f. A Presentation was not required of the Offerer.

g. The evaluation and final ranking of the firm was based upon the criteria specified in the RFP.

h. On August 17, 2006, the Evaluation Committee reported its ranking to the Director.  The single firm was notified in writing of the final selection by the Director.

i. Subsequent discussions and negotiations with the selected firm have resulted in further refinement of the scope of the work and results in this ordinance.  The name and address of the selected firm is 360water, Inc., 1335 Holly Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43212.

3. Fiscal Impact: There is sufficient authority in the Sewer System Operating Fund  for this expenditure. The work on this contract is separated into four steps: Step 1 - Guide Specification Review, Step 2 - Project Specification Review, Step 3 - Services during Construction, Step 4 - Training Implementation.  The contract will be funded incrementally through future contract modifications as subsequent portions of the work needs to be undertaken.  The consultant has estimated the total cost for professional services to be $750,000.00. Funding for subsequent phases of the contract are included in future operating budget estimates.

4. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.

Title

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement with 360water, Inc. for professional services for the Facilities and Safety Training Management & Documentation Services; to authorize the expenditure of $150,000.00 from the Sewer System Operating Fund ($150,000.00).

Body

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 a single firm for further consideration, and 360water, Inc. was selected from among the single firm; and

WHEREAS, the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, Department of Public Utilities, hereby requests this City Council to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement  for professional services with 360water, Inc. for the implementation of the DPU, DOSD 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:

Section1. That the Director of Public Utilities be, and hereby is, authorized to enter into an agreement with 360water, Inc., for professional services for the DPU, DOSD 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 $150,000.00, is hereby authorized from the Sewer System Operating Fund, Fund No. 650, OCA Code 605006, OL1, 03, OL3, 3336 to pay the cost of the 360water, Inc., contract.

Section 3.  That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.