Explanation
The Director of Public Utilities entered into a contract with The Righter Company, Inc. to provide Specialty Maintenance Crafts for various Divisions of the Department of Public Utilities, FEM Project No. 0101.4. This Modification #7 is to add additional funding for repairs at various locations of the Division of Sewerage and Drainage and the Division of Power.
The Department of Public Utilities advertised Request for Proposals (RFP's) for the subject services, in the City Bulletin in accordance with the provisions of Section 329 (SA004059). Seventy one (71) vendors (62 MAJ, 9 MBE, 0 FBE) were solicited and one (1) proposal (1 MAJ), from The Righter Company, Inc., was received on August 24, 2011. The proposal was reviewed based on quality and feasibility and The Righter Company, Inc. was determined to be qualified to provide the services for the Specialty Maintenance Crafts project, for which the Division Administrator has concurred. The original contract was for a period of one year with two (2) one year renewal options on a year to year basis upon mutual agreement, availability of funding and Columbus City Council approval. The Department of Public Utilities utilized the second extension option as part of Ordinance #2089-2013. This is the 3rd year of a three (3) year contract. The contract will expire on December 1, 2014.
The contract will continue to provide Specialty Maintenance Crafts Services for the Department of Public Utilities facilities. This modification will provide the additional funding necessary to allow for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage to proceed with the following anticipated repairs:
1. Repair of electrical components at ST-21 Storm Pump Station due to a lightning strike.
2. Demolition and site restoration of 40 year old trailers at Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant (SWWTP). Electrical wiring replacement at the instrumentation shop at SWWTP SEV building.
3. Replacement of a deteriorated flap gate at the outfal...
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