Explanation
The purpose of this legislation is to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a planned modification with Synagro Central, LLC for the purpose of providing Land Application Services for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage.
This contract provides the Department of Public Utilities, Division of Sewerage and Drainage the service of applying sewage sludge for agricultural purposes. The contract is utilized by the Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant, Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant and the Compost Facility. The contract language provided for a one (1) year agreement in effect to and including July 31, 2012. Furthermore, upon mutual agreement and approval by the Columbus City Council, this agreement allows for two (2) extensions on a year to year basis and funds availability. This is the first modification, and the new expiration date will be July 31, 2013.
SUPPLIER: Synagro Central, LLC (76-0612568) Expires January 21, 2013. The vendor does not have MBE/FBE status. This vendor will be utilizing a subcontractor who does not have 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. 1 is $300,000.00. Total contract amount including this modification is $950,000.00.
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.
3. Reason other procurement processes not used: Work under this modification is a continuation of services included in the scope of the original bid contract. No lower pr...
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