Explanation
This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a service agreement for the Maintenance Manager Service for the Foxboro I/A System. The Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant utilizes this control system to monitor and provide control functions to the critical digester control area of the treatment plant.
This is critical to the operations of the Jackson Pike facility, as all sludge brought into the plant is processed through the digester system and the Foxboro I/A System monitors that process. Invensys Systems, Inc. is the manufacturer of the system and software developer of the Foxboro I/A System utilized at the Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant and is the only entity offering the necessary equipment, service and software for this type of equipment. Therefore, the Division desires to enter into a service agreement for maintenance and support with Invensys Systems, Inc., in accordance with the pertinent provisions for Sole Source procurement of Columbus City Code, Section 329. This is for embedded systems.
This contract will cover a three year period from March 1, 2015 through and including February 28, 2018. For each year of the three year contract, funds for the services shall be reviewed and expenditures shall be approved by Ordinance of City Council, and the appropriation and certification of funds by the City Auditor. The current year’s agreement is for the period of March 1, 2015 through and including February 29, 2016. If unforeseen issues or difficulties are encountered that would require additional funding, a modification would be requested. The Quote dated December 11, 2014 is attached to this record.
SUPPLIER: Invensys Systems, Inc. (04-1339430) Expires 6/6/2016
Invensys Systems, 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 U...
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