Explanation
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Allen Refractories Company to provide Refractory and Thermal Systems Maintenance Services for the Department of Public Utilities, FEM Project No. 1301.4.
This project consists of the inspection, maintenance and necessary repair of refractory and thermal systems including various multiple hearth incinerators and associated equipment, located at various City of Columbus, Department of Public Utilities Facilities. Currently, these facilities consist of various Division of Sewerage and Drainage sites, including the Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant (SWWTP) and the Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant (JPWWTP). When requested, a comprehensive inspection report will be completed by the Contractor and delivered to the Project Manager annually.
The annual inspection and maintenance of the multiple hearth incineration equipment will prevent a major impact to the budget that would occur if the equipment is operated to failure. Removal and replacement of the failed equipment would be a major impact to the budget. The multiple hearth incinerators at the two wastewater treatment plants are a major process in the treatment of biosolids.
The Department of Public Utilities advertised Request for Proposals (RFP’s) for the subject services in the City Bulletin in accordance with the pertinent provisions of Chapter 329, Columbus City Codes, 1959. Sixty-one (61) vendors (1 M1A, 1 F1, 59 MAJ) were solicited (SA005621) and one (1) proposal (1 MAJ) was received and opened on October 22, 2014. The evaluation and final ranking was based upon the criteria in the RFP and Allen Refractories Company was determined to be a qualified responder to provide services for the Refractory and Thermal Systems Maintenance Services. This contract will be for a period of one (1) year from the date of execution by the City of Columbus. The contract language allows for the option to renew...
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