Title
To authorize the Director of Public Safety to modify and extend the current contract with MaxResources dba CleanScene BioRecovery Services for biohazardous waste collection and disposal services for the Division of Fire; to waive the provisions of competitive bidding; to authorize the expenditure of $15,000.00 from the General Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($15,000.00)
Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Safety to modify the existing contract with MaxResources dba CleanScene BioRecovery Services for biohazardous waste collection and disposal services for the Division of Fire. During emergency medical runs and transports, the Division of Fire uses a variety of miscellaneous medical supplies, such as needles, gauze, bandages, etc., to treat patients in need. The resulting waste is biohazardous in nature, and is safely contained until it can be collected and disposed of properly. The Division of Fire contracts for the collection and removal of this biohazardous waste from it's fire stations on an as needed basis, and is in need to modify and extend the current contract with MaxResources dba CleanScene BioRecovery Services so that these services can continue. Due to the hazardous nature of the medical waste being collected and disposed, the competitive bidding requirements of City of Columbus Code Section 329.06 are being waived for this purchase, to afford the Division of Fire the time necessary to prepare bid specifications and solicit bids for these services.
Bid Information: The competitive bidding requirements of City of Columbus Code Section 329.06 are being waived for this purchase.
Contract Compliance: MaxResources dba CleanScene BioRecovery Services, a Minority vendor ~ 421708453 exp. 2/15/2014
Emergency Designation: Emergency action is requested so that the removal and disposal of biohazardous waste can continue without interruption.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are availa...
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