Explanation
The purpose of this legislation is to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a planned modification with Madden Brothers Inc. for the purposes of providing Yard Waste and Log Grinding Services for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, Compost Facility.
The Division of Sewerage and Drainage, Compost Facility utilizes a contract that provides for the purchase of woodchips to be used as bulking agents for composting and to produce the product Com-Til. The services to be performed under this agreement calls for Madden Brothers Inc. to provide equipment and an operator to grind yard waste (shrubs, leaves, tree limbs, logs, etc) that are received by the Compost Facility. The finished product will be used as an alternative source for bulking agents. The contract language provided for a one (1) year agreement in effect to and including July 31, 2010. Furthermore, upon mutual agreement and approval by the Columbus City Council, this contract allows for three (3) extensions on a year to year basis and funds availability. This is the third of the three possible modifications, the new expiration date will be July 31, 2013.
SUPPLIER: Madden Brothers Inc. (34-1739227) Expires May 13, 2013. Madden Brothers Inc. does not hold MBE/FBE status.
The company is not debarred according to the Excluded Party Listing System of the Federal Government or prohibited from being awarded a contract according to the Auditor of State Unresolved Findings for Recovery Certified Search.
1. Amount of additional funds: Total amount of additional funds needed for this contract modification No. 3 is $120,000.00. Total contract amount including this modification is $440,000.00.
2. Reason additional funds were not foreseen: The need for additional funds was known at the time of the initial contract, as this is an annual expenditure. This legislation is to encumber the funds budgeted for fiscal year 2012 for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage.
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