Explanation
This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to modify an existing service agreement for the upgrade of the Foxboro I/A System in accordance with Section 329.07 of the Columbus City Code. The Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant utilizes this control system to monitor and provide control functions to the critical digester control area of the treatment plant. During the upgrade, the supplier identified two (2) Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS) that were failing and needed to be replaced. The UPS are used to ensure that if there is a power failure the system will continue monitoring. The additional hardware will cost $1,841.44
This is critical to the operations of the Jackson Pike facility, as all sludge brought into the plant is processed through the digester system and the Foxboro I/A System monitors that process. Invensys Systems, Inc. is the manufacturer of the system and software in use and is the only entity offering the necessary equipment, service and software for this type of equipment. The system is nearing technology obsolesce and needs various upgrades. Therefore, the Division desires to enter into a service agreement for the upgrade with Invensys Systems, Inc., 6745 Engel Road Parkview Building Suite 105, Middleburg Heights, OH 44130, the sole source and equipment manufacturer.
SUPPLIER: Invensys Systems, Inc. (04-1339430) Expires 9-27-09
FISCAL IMPACT: The amount needed for this agreement is: $1,841.44
$198,806.82 was certified against EL007523
Emergency legislation is being requested so that the upgrades can continue without interruption.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify an existing service agreement with Invensys Systems Inc. for the upgrades to the Foxboro I/A System in accordance with the sole source provisions of the Columbus City Code; to authorize the expenditure of $1,841.44 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund, and to declare an emergency ($1,841.44...
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