Explanation
BACKGROUND: To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into two Indefinite Quantity Agreement Contracts with Ohio Mulch Supply, Inc. and Quasar Energy Group LLC-North Tree Farm for the Deep Row Hybrid Poplar Tree Farm #2 Program for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage.
The City of Columbus Department of Public Utilities (DPU), Division of Sewerage and Drainage (DOSD) produces Class B biosolids in accordance with ORC 3745-40 at both Jackson Pike and Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plants. The City has committed to 100% beneficial reuse of its biosolids.
This contract will function as a mechanism to facilitate Class B biosolids disposal via an Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) approved Deep Row Hybrid Poplar (DRHP) or other approved rapid growth tree farm. The selected entity shall demonstrate compliance with all applicable rules and regulations related to biosolids handling and disposal, land development, land reclamation, and environmental permitting.
The Department of Public Utilities solicited competitive bids for the Deep Row Hybrid Poplar Tree Farm #2 Program in accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 (RFQ022646). Three hundred and seventeen (317) vendors were solicited. Three (MAJ) bids were received and opened on September 28, 2022.
The Division of Sewerage and Drainage intends to award two contracts to the lowest, responsive and best bidders, in the best interest of the City. The contracts will run concurrently. The City of Columbus shall not be precluded from contracting for the same or similar work from other contractors, whether during the term of any contract awarded hereunder or otherwise.
After a review of the bids, it was determined that Ohio Mulch Supply Inc. was the lowest bidder, however, they submitted two prices on their proposal page, therefore, they have been deemed non-responsive.
Quasar Energy Group LLC-North Tree Farm was the second lowest bidder, however, ...
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