Explanation
This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) to modify an existing contract with Brown and Caldwell for Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures to reduce any adverse impact to the environment from spills of materials used in its daily operations.
The Department of Public Utilities provides quality water, wastewater, and electricity services to over 1 million people in Central Ohio and is the City’s largest contracting agency. DPU requires the assistance of a qualified and experienced engineering consultant to assist in managing its Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Program. These SPCCs require review, modification and certification by a professional engineer at least every five years and must be amended within six months of any significant change in facility design, construction, operation or maintenance.
The Department of Public Utilities advertised Request for Proposals (RFPs) for the subject services in the City Bulletin in accordance with the provisions of Columbus City Code, Section 329.14 (SA005104). Five hundred and sixty-eight (568) vendors were solicited, including eighteen (18) MBR, thirty (30) M1A, one (1) HL1, twenty-one (21) F1 and eleven (11) AS1 businesses on August 30, 2013. Five (5) proposals (MAJ) were received on September 26, 2013. The proposals were reviewed based on quality and feasibility. Brown & Caldwell, LLC was determined to be best qualified to provide the engineering services necessary for the SPCC Program.
The original contract EL015813 was established for a period of three years with a maximum obligation of $50,000.00, with each of the three years subject to review and approval by the City Council, the Mayor, and the Auditor's certification of funds. This modification is the third year of the contract and will add $50,000.00. All terms and conditions of the original agreement remain in full force and effect.
SUPPLIER: Brown & Caldwell (94-1446346),...
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