Explanation
This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a planned contract modification (Mod #1) with 360water, Inc., for the purpose of providing professional training and technical services necessary to execute the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) Training and Safety Programs. This work is part of the City's continued effort to upgrade and maintain training and safety programs. The Department of Public Utilities has personnel that require training on equipment, process systems, environmental programs, Utility specific items, and safety. This contract will address those areas of need. The work may include, but is not limited to: safety training, maintenance tool training; facility process coursework development; ICP Integrated Contingency Plan updates; SPCC Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasures Plan update; and other similar training tasks as assigned.
360water, Inc. is currently working on the Indianola SPCC/Oil Handling Procedures Course Integration for the main facility, which is being funded by the Division of Water. It has been requested that the Division of Power Electrical Substation content be added to this course as well. The Division of Power will fund the incorporation of this additional content within the course. A detail of the scope of the additional content is attached.
This first modification is part of the planned scope of services included in the contract. The original language allowed for the option to renew the contract for four (4) additional years, on a year to year basis upon mutual agreement, budget authority and approval by Columbus City Council. The funding is for approximately one (1) year or until the scope of work is completed and funds are exhausted. The new expiration date will be June 16, 2015.
Amount of additional funds to be expended: $405,000.00
Original Contract $360,000.00
Modification #1 (2014) $405,000.00
Current Proposed Total $765,000.00
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