Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a professional services contract with Osborn Engineering for the 650373-100000 Southerly WWTP Security Improvements Project.
The Division of Sewerage and Drainage recently performed a risk and resilience assessment at the Southerly Waste Water Treatment Plant (SWWTP) in accordance with the recommendations set forth in America’s Water Infrastructure Act Section 2013. The assessment highlighted security deficiencies that are an unacceptable risk to the continued operations of SWWTP. The goal of this project is to address the noted deficiencies and improve the safety and security of SWWTP staff and assets through various site security improvements.
This work will take place in the Far South (64) Community Planning Area.
2. PROCUREMENT
The project was formally advertised on the Vendor Services and Bonfire websites from 8/19/22 to 9/23/22. The City received three responses (Dynamix Engineering, Hatch, and Osborn Engineering). All three proposals were deemed responsive and were fully evaluated when the evaluation committee met on 10/3/22. The committee recommended an award be made to Osborn Engineering, and the award recommendation was approved by the Director of Public Utilities.
3. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE: CC-006417 | MAJ | EXP 10/15/23 | Vendor # 006417
4. TIMELINE
Preliminary design work is expected to begin in the first quarter of 2023. The projected end date for this contract is fourth quarter of 2025, however, this timeframe could be extended depending on the complexities encountered during design and construction.
5. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
An emergency designation is not requested at this time.
6. ECONOMIC IMPACT
This project improves security of the wastewater treatment plant that ultimately protects the Scioto River, improves employee safety, and reduces the risk of environmental impacts from malevolent acts against C...
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