Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of Columbus Water & Power to modify an existing contract with Burgess & Niple, Inc. for the Asset Management Program Development services. The modification amount being authorized by this ordinance is $720,723.86. The original contract was authorized by Ordinance 0600-2025.
Columbus Water & Power (CWP) is a large, regional utility that provides water, water reclamation, stormwater, and power services to over one million residents in the central Ohio area and the City continues to grow in both the suburb areas CWP provides services to central Columbus. Due to the City’s growth, aging infrastructure, and increasing regulations, there is a need to properly maintain infrastructure and equipment, as well as understand where and what type of facilities and equipment may be needed to continue seamless operations. The Asset Management Program will implement and improve business practices at Columbus Water and Power, resulting in a more resilient and reliable water, sewer, and power infrastructure. The work products associated with this program include defined Levels of Service, a robust Risk Management strategy for physical assets, and CIP prioritization based on risk and available funding.
The initial project scope included the development of an infrastructure Asset Management (AM) plan for all Divisions of CWP, based on industry best practices. The plan elements are addressing CWP Levels of Service, Risk Management, and Life Cycle Costing to support funding and planning prioritization. The initial plan also offers recommendations on resource needs, including dedicated AM staffing, as well as funding needs for plan development and implementation.
The work associated with Phase II focuses on the high priority initiatives identified in the first phase of the contract. Phase II will include further development of CWP's infrastructure risk management policies and processes, preventive maintenance optimizat...
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