Explanation
. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with 360Water, Inc. for the purposes of providing professional training and documentation services that are needed for the DPU, DOSD Facilities and Safety Training Management & Documentation Services contract.
This project will provide all mandatory safety training for the Department of Public Utility employees. It will also include process and equipment documentation and training at the wastewater treatment facilities.
2. Procurement Information: This procurement was conducted in accordance with the Request For Proposals (RFP) process set forth in Section 329.14, Columbus City Codes, 1959. The process was conducted as follows:
a. Written notice of need was made to City Council on June 28, 2006
b. The RFP was published in the "City Bulletin" on July 1, July 8, July 15, July 22, and July 29 2006.
c. All Offeror's were required to obtain an Offeror's Information packet by July 24, 2006.
d. Proposals were received on July 31, 2006 from one FBE firm.
e. The single firm submitting a Proposal was: 360Water, Inc.
f. A Presentation was not required of the Offerer.
g. The evaluation and final ranking of the firm was based upon the criteria specified in the RFP.
h. On August 17, 2006, the Evaluation Committee reported its ranking to the Director. The single firm was notified in writing of the final selection by the Director.
i. Subsequent discussions and negotiations with the selected firm have resulted in further refinement of the scope of the work and results in this ordinance. The name and address of the selected firm is 360water, Inc., 1335 Holly Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43212.
3. Fiscal Impact: There is sufficient authority in the Sewer System Operating Fund for this expenditure. The work on this contract is separated into four steps: Step 1 - Guide Specification Review, Step 2 - Project Specification Review, Step 3 - Services during Cons...
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