Explanation
The Department of Public Utilities maintains an effective environmental compliance program in order to reduce any environmental impacts associated with its various activities. As part of the Department’s Environmental Management System development process, the Department has identified air compliance as a regulatory subject area which requires additional support.
The Department of Public Utilities has ten (10) major facilities with air emission sources requiring some level of permitting. Three facilities are covered under Title V air permits. The Department requires the assistance of qualified and experienced consultant support to assist the Regulatory Compliance Section in managing the air compliance program. The consultant will assist with review and preparation of Ohio EPA and US EPA required reports, surveys of Department facilities to identify air emission sources, field studies of Department air emissions to determine types and amounts of pollutants, development of standard operating procedures for chemical usage, emission sources, facility compliance, and various other air compliance support functions.
The Department of Public Utilities advertised Requests for Proposals (SA005105) for the subject services in the City Bulletin in accordance with the relevant provisions of Section 329 of the Columbus City Codes. One hundred ninety-six (196) vendors were solicited, including nine (9) MBR, thirteen (13) M1A, eleven (11) F1 and four (4) AS1 businesses. Four (4) proposals (MAJ) were received on September 26, 2013. The proposals were reviewed based on quality and feasibility. T & M Associates was determined to be best qualified to provide the professional services necessary for the Air Compliance Support Services Project. The resulting contract EL016011 is for three (3) years with each year originally anticipated not to exceed $250,000.00 for a total cost of $750,000.00. However, a second year modification for $600,000.00 is now being ...
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