Explanation
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this legislation is to authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to modify by increasing funding for an existing services agreement with LOTO Lighthouse, LLC. The City of Columbus, Division of Water is seeking approval to implement full-service assistance to perform machine and equipment specific Hazardous Energy Control Audit (HECA) and energy control procedure development services. Columbus Water and Power manages many facilities under the Division of Water, including water treatment plants and Watershed facilities. Equipment and structures at these facilities require hazardous energy control procedures to help ensure that maintenance activities are conducted in a safe manner. Columbus Water and Power desires to audit the hazardous energy control procedures at these facilities and update or create procedures as needed.
Columbus Water and Power solicited Competitive Bids for these services in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 329 (RFQ029538). One (1) bid was received on 3/7/2025. The Division of Water recommended the contract be awarded to the most responsive and responsible bidder, LOTO Lighthouse, LLC.
The contract is for one (1) year from the date of execution. At the City’s discretion, the contract may be modified for one additional one-year period, per Ord. 2476-2025, adopted October 27, 2025. Additional years are based upon mutual agreement, budgeted funds, and approval by City Council.
This ordinance authorizes the first modification of the contract and is being submitted in accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 of City Code pertaining to contract renewal and modifications.
VENDOR: LOTO Lighthouse, LLC.; Vendor #053405; CC Expiration: 8/21/2027
1. Amount of additional funds: Total amount of additional funds needed for this contract modification is $200,000.00. Total contract amount including this modification is $400,000.00.
2. Reason additional funds were not fores...
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