Explanation
The Department of Public Utilities entered into a contract with Mid Ohio Electric Company for Electric Motor Maintenance Services. The work to be performed under this contract is for electric motors that require inspection, testing, maintenance and repair. These motors are located at the City's Wastewater Treatment Plants, Sewer Maintenance Operations Center (SMOC), Composting Facility, Water Treatment Plants, and other DPU facilities. The Department of Public Utilities advertised Request for Proposals (RFP's) for the subject services in the City Bulletin in accordance with the provisions of Section 329 (SA004086). Seven (7) vendors (7 MAJ) were solicited and three (3) proposals (3 MAJ), were received on September 14, 2011. The proposals were reviewed based on quality and feasibility and Mid Ohio Electric Company was determined to be qualified to provide the Electric Motor Maintenance Services.
The original contract was in effect for one (1) year to and including March 8, 2013. The contract language allows for the Department of Public Utilities to extend the contract for three (3) additional years on a year to year basis upon mutual agreement and budgeted funds. This proposed modification is the 4th year of the contract. The new expiration date will be March 8, 2016.
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.
Contract Compliance: 31-4416140, expires February 28, 2016
Mid Ohio Electric Company does not hold MBE/FBE status.
1. Amount of additional funds: Total amount of additional funds needed for this contract modification No. 5 is $0.00. Total contract amount including this modification is $1,147,000.00.
2. Reason additional needs were not foreseen: Additional funds are not being requested at this time.
3. Reason other procurement processes not used: The same exact service is required as originally bid. No lower pricing/more attractive terms and conditions are anticipated at this time.
4. How cost was determined: The cost, terms and conditions are in accordance with the original agreement.
FISCAL IMPACT: $0.00 is needed for this contract modification.
The following amounts were spent for similar services for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage:
2014: $125,051.05
2013: $362,543.78
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To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a planned modification of the Electric Motor Maintenance Services contract with Mid Ohio Electric Company for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, and to authorize the expenditure of $0.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund. ($0.00)
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WHEREAS, the Department of Public Utilities has a contract with Mid Ohio Electric Company for Electric Motor Maintenance Services; and
WHEREAS, the vendor has agreed to modify and extend Contract EL012505 at current prices and conditions to and including March 8, 2016, and it is in the best interest of the City to exercise this option; and
WHEREAS, the contract amount will be utilized to provide services under this contract for the various DOSD facilities; now, therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of Public Utilities be and is hereby authorized to modify and extend the contract with Mid Ohio Electric Company, 1170 McKinley Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43222 for Electric Motor Maintenance Services to and including March 8, 2016. Total amount of modification No. 5 is ADD $0.00. Total contract amount including this modification is $1,147,000.00.
SECTION 2. That this modification is in accordance with the pertinent provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes.
SECTION 3. That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.