Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Development to enter into 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 $300,000.00. The term of the proposed contract would be approximately one year, expiring June 30, 2025, with the option to renew for two (2) additional one (1) year periods.
When the City of Columbus receives complaints of solid waste, trash, hazardous materials, litter, and debris on city-owned and/or maintained parcels and right-of-ways, the Development Program Manager will conduct a thorough inspection. Upon identifying the areas that require remediation, the Program Manager will then coordinate with the contractor to initiate the clean-up and disposal process.
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.
The Director of the Department of Development requests to enter into a contract with the responsive, responsible, and best bidder to purchase waste identification, clean-up, and disposal services with Environmental Remediation Contractor LLC on city-owned and maintained parcels and right of ways, but not limited to foliage/brush removal.
Funding provides remediation services that city departments are not trained to conduct.
Contract Compliance: The vendor number is 015330 and expired 12/20/2025
Fiscal Impact: This ordinance authorizes an expenditure of $300,000.00 within the Administrative Divison’s General Fund budget.
Emergency Justification: Emergency action is requested in order to address citizen complaints of solid waste, hazardous materials, trash, l...
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