Explanation
BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to modify and extend an existing contract with JDM Services, LLC for the disposal of clean fill from repair projects involving water, sanitary and power infrastructure. Three Divisions within the Department of Public Utilities use this service.
The Department of Public Utilities advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with Section 329 (Solicitation SA005248). Forty (40) vendors (40 MAJ) were solicited and one (1) bid (MAJ) was received and opened on January 30, 2014. The bid from JDM Services LLC was recommended for an award in the amount of $131,500.00, as the lowest, responsive and responsible bid received. The contract was established for one (1) year with the option to renew for three (3) additional years on a year-to-year basis. This modification is for the fourth year of the contract and the third of the additional three (3) years of renewal options.
Contract Compliance: 31-1772741, expires 2/1/18
JDM Services LLC 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 Unresolved Findings for Recovery Certified Search.
1. Amount of additional funds: Total amount of additional funds needed for this contract modification is ADD $99,400.00. Total contract amount including this modification is $431,800.00.
2. Reason additional funds were not foreseen: The need for additional funds was known at the time of the initial contract. The contract was initially established for one (1) year and contract language allows for three (3) additional years on a year to year basis and available funding and approval by Columbus City Council. This legislation authorizes the third of three planned contract modifications.
3. Reason other procurement processes not used: Work under this modification is a continuation of services included in the scope of the original RFP. No lower pricing/more attractive terms and conditions are anticipated at this time.
4. How was cost determined: The Department of Public Utilities and JDM Services, LLC negotiated the cost of the planned contract modification.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is sufficient budget authority in enterprise funds to cover the cost of this contract. ($99,400.00)
Prior Year Expenditures from Water Operating Fund
2014 - $75,000
2015 - $77,843
2016 - $73,681
Prior Year Expenditures from Sewerage System Operating Fund
2014 - $29,960
2015 - $17,755
2016 - $18,390
Prior Year Expenditures from Power Operating Fund
2014 - $0
2015 - $338
2016 - $780
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and extend an existing contract with JDM Services, LLC to provide clean fill disposal services within Franklin County for the disposal of clean soil and clean hard fill from repair and excavation projects for the Division of Water, Division of Power, and the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of $68,400.00 from the Water Operating Fund; $1,000.00 from the Power Operating Fund and $30,000.00 from the Sewer Systems Operating Fund. ($99,400.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Utilities has an existing contract with JDM Services, LLC for clean fill disposal services; and
WHEREAS, 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; and
WHEREAS, this planned modification of the contract will provide for the continuation of the services without interruption through April 30, 2018; and
WHEREAS, the vendor has agreed to extend the existing contract at current prices and conditions and it is in the best interest of the City to exercise this option, and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Utilities to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and extend an existing contract with JDM Services, LLC for disposal site services for clean soil mixed with clean hard fill, in order to meet community commitments for the preservation of the public health, peace, property and safety; 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 an existing contract with JDM Services, LLC, for Disposal of Clean Soil mixed with Clean Hard Fill.
SECTION 2. That this modification is in accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Codes.
SECTION 3. That the expenditure of $99,400.00, or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized in Funds 6000 (Water Operating), 6300 (Electricity Operating), and 6100 (Sewer Operating- Sanitary) in object class 03 Services per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 4. That the funds necessary to carry out the purpose of this ordinance are hereby deemed appropriated, and the City Auditor shall establish such accounting codes as necessary.
SECTION 5. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.