Explanation
The Department of Public Utilities maintains an effective environmental compliance program in order to to maintain consistent compliance with environmental laws and regulations and to reduce any environmental impacts associated with its various activities. As part of the Department’s Environmental Management System development process, DPU requires audit and registration services to obtain third-party determination of its conformance with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Standards (ISO 14001:2004 Standard) and to sustain an effective EMS program through yearly surveillance audits.
DPU is responsible for the daily administration, operation and maintenance of the City of Columbus water supply and distribution system including three (3) water treatment plants; sanitary and storm water collection and treatment system including two (2) waste water treatment plants and a bio-solids composting facility; and electricity power distribution including numerous power substations and transformers. DPU operations are subject to multiple environmental permits which include two (2) Title V permits, numerous state air permits, six (6) National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits, and general storm water permits. Additionally, DPU administers the pretreatment and storm water regulatory programs (MS4 Permit Program) for the City of Columbus. These extensive operations and regulatory requirements support the need for a robust EMS program.
The Department of Public Utilities advertised Request for Proposals (RFPs) for the subject services in the City Bulletin in accordance with the provisions of Columbus City Code, Section 329.14 (SA005318). Three hundred nine (309) vendors were solicited, including six (6) MBR, twelve (12) M1A, one (1) HL1, nine (9) F1 and three (3) AS1 businesses. Four (4) proposals (MAJ) were received on March 21, 2014. The proposals were reviewed based on quality and feasibility. Advanced Waste Managem...
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