Explanation
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Columbus Water and Power to modify and renew a contract for liquid land application of biosolids with Synagro Central, LLC. This contract provides biosolids disposal and beneficial reuse services for the Division of Water Reclamation. The City operates a 100% Beneficial Reuse program through a diverse and robust profile of outlets. Liquid land application is one of the city’s longest utilized outlets and involves the subsurface injection of 8% total solid biosolids below the surface to meet the agronomic need of grain crops. The Contractor hauls and applies biosolids in addition to locating and permitting ground for land application. They are responsible for all soil sampling and agronomic calculations necessary of beneficial use site operators.
PROCUREMENT
The Department of Columbus Water and Power solicited a Request for Proposals (RFP) in accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 of City Code relating to professional service contracts (RFQ030868). Four proposals were received and opened on September 10, 2025. Discussions and negotiations with the selected firm resulted in the award of the contract to Synagro Central, LLC.
CONTRACT AMOUNTS / TIMELINE
The original contract was authorized by Ordinance 2780-2025. Ordinance 0658-2026 authorized the first of three one (1) year renewals. This Ordinance is intended to authorize the second renewal option. The contract language allows for three (3) one (1) year renewal options on a year to year basis upon mutual agreement, availability of funds, and approval by Columbus City Council. If unforeseen issues or difficulties are encountered that would require additional funding, a modification would be requested.
1. Amount of additional funds: The total amount of additional funds needed for this contract modification No. 1 is ADD $400,000.00.
2. Reason additional funds were not foreseen: Anticipated renewal. The original contract allows for thre...
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