Explanation
BACKGROUND: The purpose of this legislation is to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a service contract with LOTO Lighthouse, LLC. The City of Columbus, Division of Water is seeking approval to purchase and implement full-service assistance to perform machine and equipment specific Hazardous Energy Control Audit (HECA) and energy control procedure development services. The Department of Public Utilities manages many facilities under the Division of Water, including water treatment plants and Watershed facilities. Equipment and structures at these facilities require hazardous energy control procedures to help ensure that maintenance activities are conducted in a safe manner. DPU desires to audit the hazardous energy control procedures at these facilities and update or create procedures as needed.
The Department of Public Utilities solicited Competitive Bids for these services in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 329 (RFQ029538). One (1) bid was received on 3/7/2025. The Division of Water recommended the contract be awarded to the most responsive and responsible bidder, LOTO Lighthouse, LLC.
The contract is for two (2) years from the date of execution. At the City’s discretion, the contract may be modified for two additional one-year periods. Additional years are based upon mutual agreement, budgeted funds, and approval by City Council. For each renewal year, funds for service shall be reviewed and expenditures shall be approved by ordinance of City Council, and the appropriation and certification of funds by the City Auditor.
VENDOR: LOTO Lighthouse, LLC.; Vendor #053405; CC Expiration: 8/21/2027
FISCAL IMPACT: $200,000.00 is budgeted and available for this contract in the 2025 Water Operating Fund
$0.00 was spent in 2024
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a service contract with LOTO Lighthouse, LLC for HECA and energy control proce...
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