Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of Columbus Water & Power to modify an existing contract with Invizions, Inc. for Electrical Substation and Electrical Maintenance Services and authorizes the City Auditor to transfer funds within the Electricity Operating Fund. The contract amount being authorized by this ordinance is $600,000.00.
The Division of Power will use this contract to perform work for unexpected storm damage cleanup and other related projects.
Procurement:
Columbus Water & Power solicited competitive bids through Vendor Services from January 18, 2022, to March 9, 2022, for Electrical Substation and Electrical Maintenance Services in accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 of City Code, RFQ020752. Five hundred sixty-four vendors were solicited and two bids were received. The bids were evaluated on March 9, 2022. After reviewing the bids, the Division of Power recommended the award be made to Invizions, Inc. as they were the lowest, responsive, responsible, and best bidder.
The original term of the contract was for a period of three years from the date of execution by the City of Columbus, with a one-year renewal option for an additional year, for a maximum contract length of four years, authorized by Ordinance 0156-2022. The contract amount authorized was $500,000.00
Ordinance 3185-2022 authorized the first modification increasing the funding allocations by $800,000.00.
Ordinance 0092-2023 authorized the second modification increasing the funding allocations by $800,000.00.
Ordinance 0305-2024 authorized the third modification increasing the funding allocations by $800,000.00.
Ordinance 2900-2024 authorized the fourth modification increasing the funding allocations by $150,000.00.
Ordinance 0290-2025 authorized the fifth modification increasing the funding allocations by $824,000.00.
Ordinance 2368-2025 authorized the first renewal option, increasing funding by $00.00 and extending the contr...
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