Explanation
Background: This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to modify an existing contract with Invizions, Inc., for Electrical Substation and Electrical Maintenance Services. The contract amount being authorized by this ordinance is $700,000.00.
The Division of Power will use this contract for planned inspections, testing, troubleshooting, and repairs to ensure the correct operation of all components and their interactions throughout the equipment lifecycle.
Procurement:
The Department of Public Utilities 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; 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 first renewal, increasing the funding allocations by $824,000.00, and extending the contract through December 31, 2026.
This ordinance authorizes the fifth modification and is be...
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