Explanation
The purpose of this legislation is to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into contract for the Compost Screening Material Aeration project with Electrical Specialist Inc. dbaThe Superior Group for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, Compost Facility. The work will consist of installation of the electrical equipment necessary to the operation of the Compost Facility screened material aeration system. The system will service screened material in the storage shelter, screening area and several outdoor piles. This system will provide electrical supply to blowers that aerate screened compost during a 30 day compost curing process. Aeration keeps the sewage sludge compost fresh, aerobic, helps stabilize the finished product, and reduces ComTil odors
The Director of Public Utilities opened bids on July 14, 2004. One (1) bid was received. The bid was not submitted in its entirety and was deemed non-responsive. However, there is not sufficient time to re-bid the project so waiver legislation is being submitted in accordance with Columbus City Code Section 329.17
SUPPLIER: Electrical Specialist Inc. dba The Superior Group (20-0354904)
FISCAL IMPACT: $109,000.00 is needed and budgeted for this project. Total amount includes contingency monies.
Emergency legislation is being requested so that work can commence and the system can be operational at the earliest time available.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into contract with Electrical Specialist Inc. dba The Superior Group for the Screening Material Aeration project for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, to authorize the expenditure of $109,000.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund, to waive the provisions of Columbus City Code Section 329.07 and to declare an emergency. ($109,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the Director of Public Utilities opened formal bids on July 14, 2004 for the Compost Screening Material Aeration proj...
Click here for full text