Explanation
BACKGROUND: This contract provides for a genetic algorithm analysis of the Division of Water's hydraulic model to determine the optimal combinations of trunk mains, booster stations, and water towers to serve the Northwest corridor. This is part of the Distribution Improvements project listed in the C. I. B. This unique service is only available through Optimatics LLC, the company marketing the genetic algorithm program. In that we are looking at future facilities costing in the neighborhood of 50 million dollars it is anticipated that the $50,000.00 cost of this service will be recovered many times over.
Optimatics LLC will perform the assessment outlined in their proposal letter. The cost of the engineering fees was negotiated with the consultant and is documented by the consultant's quotation letter, and verified by the project engineer. Contract to be awarded to Optimatics LLC, 6535 North Olmsted Ave., Suite 200, Chicago, Illinois, 60631-1414.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE NUMBER: 200263641
FISCAL IMPACT: This project is included in the 2003 C.I.B. and funds are being transferred to provide the monies needed for this project.
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To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Optimatics LLC for a genetic algorithm optimization for the Division of Water, to waive the provision of competitive bidding, to authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds within the Waterworks Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund, and to authorize the expenditure of $50,000.00 from the Waterworks Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund ($50,000.00)
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WHEREAS, a genetic algorithm optimization is needed by the Division of Water, and
WHEREAS, in the usual daily operation of the Division of Water, Department of Public Utilities, in that it is necessary to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Optimatics LLC for a genetic algorithm optimization for the Division of Water for the preservation of public health, peace, property, safety and welfare; Now, Therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
Section 1. That the Director of Public Utilities be and he is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with to Optimatics LLC , , 6535 North Olmsted Ave., Suite 200, Chicago, Illinois, 60631-1414, in the amount of $50,000.00 for a genetic algorithm optimization for the Division of Water, Department of Public Utilities, Contract No. 1065, Project No. 690290.
Section 2. That it is in the best interest of the City to waive the provisions of section 329 of the Columbus City Code, 1959 and such provisions are hereby waived.
Section 3. That the City Auditor is hereby authorized and directed to appropriate and transfer monies within the Waterworks Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund, Fund No. 606, Department of Public Utilities, Division of Water, as follows:
From:
606999 Unallocated Balance Fund 606,
OCA Code 642900 $50,000.00
To:
690290 Distribution Improvements
OCA Code 642900 $50,000.00
Section 4. That the expenditure of $50,000.00 or as much thereof as may be needed be, and the same is hereby authorized from the Water Works Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund No. 606, Department 60, Division 09, OCA Code 642900, Object Level Three Code 6621, Object Level One 06, Project No. 690290.
Section 5. That the City Auditor is hereby authorized to transfer the unencumbered balance in a project account to the unallocated balance account within the same fund, upon receipt of certification by the Director of the department administering said project; that the project has been completed and the monies are no longer required for said project, except that no transfer shall be so made from a project funded by monies from more than one source.
Section 6. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.