Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to modify Contract Number CT09743 and EL008750 with American Municipal Power, Inc. to provide funding for the purchase of wholesale electricity and associated services during 2013 for the Division of Power. The bulk of these funds will be used to purchase wholesale power and energy, and related expenses from AMP's Gorsuch project, of which Columbus is a contractual participant. Additional power will be purchased from the New York Power Authority's Niagara Project (hydroelectric), via AMP who is the NYPA agent for Ohio's municipalities. Services typically obtained from AMP each year include diesel generator maintenance, representation on Federal power issues, staff training, and customer development services.
Amount of additional funds to be expended: $705,000.00
Reasons additional goods/services could not be foreseen: The Division of Power currently has contracts in place with American Municipal Power, Inc. for the purchase of wholesale electricity. This legislation authorizes increases in the amounts of the contracts to cover needs for 2013.
Reason other procurement processes are not used: American Municipal Power, Inc. is a non-profit organization for state municipalities and, acting as a broker, has contracted competitive prices on the City's behalf through a bidding process.
How cost of modification was determined: This modification is based upon estimated requirements for 2013 at rates as established in the existing contract.
Contract Compliance Number: 310943223, expires January 12, 2014.
American Municipal Power, Inc. does not hold MBE/FBE status.
Emergency action is requested in order that purchases may continue without interruption and payments can be made on a timely basis.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance is contingent upon the passage of the 2013 operating budget, Ordinance #2631-2012. The amount budgeted in the Electricity Operating Fund 550 for purcha...
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