City of Columbus - File #: 0959-2004

• File #: 0959-2004
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 5/18/2004
• In control: Utilities Committee
• On agenda: 6/7/2004
• Final action: 6/9/2004
• Title: To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify an agreement for mold remediation with Pro Terra Environmental Contracting for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, to authorize the expenditure of $51,505.00.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($51,505.00)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
6/9/2004	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
6/8/2004	1	MAYOR	Signed
6/7/2004	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
6/7/2004	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
5/25/2004	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
5/25/2004	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
5/25/2004	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
5/25/2004	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
5/25/2004	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
5/25/2004	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
5/24/2004	1	EBOCO Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
5/24/2004	1	ODI DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
5/21/2004	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
5/20/2004	1	UTILITIES DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
5/20/2004	1	UTILITIES DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
5/19/2004	1	Utilities Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
5/18/2004	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval

Explanation

This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to modify an agreement with Pro Terra Environmental Contracting to test air quality, treat mold growth, remove and dispose of pipe insulation in the Tunnel H and East Primary Basement at the Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant.

The Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant developed a plan to limit exposure of plant personnel to mold which can cause respiratory problems. Bids were taken for treatment of the affected areas and retesting of the air quality in the West Pre Aeration Basement and Tunnel F. Pro Terra Environmental Contracting was awarded purchase order ED-015829. The quotes were as follows:

Pro Terra Environmental $13,452.00
BioGard Environmental $15,300.46
Huffer Restoration $17,276.26

During the project personnel at the plant determined that Tunnel H and the East Primary Basement also should be treated. The pipes that were investigated were installed during Project 88 in the mid 1980's. The insulation was never painted or coated in any way and over time this has contributed to the current situation.

This ordinance authorizes additional funds for the completion of the treatment and remediation of the areas affected in Tunnel H and the Eat Primary Basement. Emergency legislation is being requested so that this project may continue and all of the known mold growth areas be treated. Furthermore, a formal bid for this service is currently in process and this smaller project must be completed before an award can be made on the larger contract which will include remediation and insulation replacement.

FISCAL IMPACT: $51,505.00 is needed and budgeted for this project.

SUPPLIER: Pro Terra Environmental Contracting (31-1272247)




Title

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify an agreement for mold remediation with Pro Terra Environmental Contracting for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, to authorize the expenditure of $51,505.00.00 from ...