Explanation
The purpose of this legislation is to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into contract for repair and installation of Dystor framework on Digester#1 for the Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant with US Filter/Envirex. The work will consist of, patching holes in the outer membrane, replacement of the superstructure, installation of new cover, testing, re-inflation and restart of the Digestor.
On March 23, 2004, the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant experienced a superstructure failure on the Dystor framework of Digester #1. The cover is part of the Biogas (methane) handling system at the wastewater treatment plant. The plant had to take immediate action to stabilize the structure and have it supported. If this structure did not receive immediate attention, there was a potential for the supporting framework to fall into the digester. Since the incident the treatment capacity of the digester has fallen 16%.
The Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant immediately contacted the manufacturer of the Digester cover US Filter/Envirex Inc. The company immediately placed supports to reinforce the structure to diminish the risk of total collapse. However, the structure needs to be replaced and the risk of collapse is still present. US Filter/ Envirex will fabricate and then install a new cover which will take approximately 10 weeks to accomplish.
There was not sufficient time to receive formal bids to secure and ultimately repair the structure. The structure cannot be unattended and immediate repairs need to be made. This ordinance is being submitted waiving competitive bids in accordance with Columbus City Code Section 329.17
SUPPLIER: US Filter/Envirex (34-1545942)
FISCAL IMPACT: $165,000.00 is needed for this repair work
Emergency legislation is being requested so that work can commence and the repairs can be expedited to limit the risk of collapse.
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