Explanation
The purpose of this legislation is to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a planned modification with Madden Brothers Inc. for the purposes of providing Yard Waste and Log Grinding Services for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, Compost Facility.
The Division of Sewerage and Drainage, Compost Facility utilizes a contract that provides for the purchase of woodchips to be used as bulking agents for composting and to produce the product Com-Til. The services to be performed under this agreement calls for Madden Brothers Inc. to provide equipment and an operator to grind yard waste (shrubs, leaves, tree limbs, logs, etc) that are received by the Compost Facility. The finished product will be used as an alternative source for bulking agents. The contract language provided for a one (1) year agreement in effect to and including July 31, 2010. Furthermore, upon mutual agreement and approval by the Columbus City Council, this contract allows for three (3) extensions on a year to year basis and funds availability. The third extension has been exercised and the expiration date is July 31, 2013. This modification is to add additional funding to this contract to continue these services while a new bid is solicited.
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: This Ordinance is being submitted as emergency to allow for the prompt establishment of additional funding. Funds are needed by the end of April to continue to provide the necessary services as an alternative source for bulking agents so as to not delay the availability of Com-Til for sale during the Spring Landscaping season. Also woodchips will be needed to assist in the rebuilding of bio-filter at the Compost Facility which has to be done in the spring per air permit.
SUPPLIER: Madden Brothers Inc. (34-1739227) Expires May 13, 2013. Madden Brothers Inc. does not hold MBE/FBE status.
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