Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to renew a service contract with Environmental Remediation Contractor LLC to address citizen complaints of solid waste, hazardous materials, trash, litter, and debris on city-owned and maintained parcels and right of way by facilitating the identification, clean-up, and disposal of said items, in an amount up to $325,000.00. This is the first of two one-year renewal options. The term of the renewal will extend the contract to June 30, 2026, with the option to renew for one (1) additional one (1) year period.
Original contract amount $ 300,000.00 Ord# 1674-2024 PO455318
Renewal No. 1 amount $ 325,000.00
Total contract amount $ 625,000.00
In accordance with C.C. 329.09(a):
1. The amount of additional funds being requested under this modification is $325,000.00.
2. The need for additional services was foreseen at the time the initial contract was awarded, and a renewal was built into the initial Ord# 1674-2024, and the renewal is now being requested.
3. It is in the City’s best interest to continue with the Environmental Remediation Contractor LLC current contract as they are experienced in conducting highly specialized waste identification, clean-up, and disposal services of solid waste and hazardous materials on city-owned and maintained parcels. Their past performance demonstrated efficiency, timeliness, compassion, and care for the environment and any affected individuals. The department advertised RFQ027304 and accepted bids through Vendor Services from March 26, 2024, to May 8, 2024. The department notified 460 registered vendors, three (3) bids were received, and two were deemed non-responsive, under the authority of Columbus City Code Section 329.19.
4. The price for the additional services in this renewal was determined ...
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