Explanation
This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into contract with EWT Holdings III Corporation dba Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC for the purchase, installation, inspection and startup of two 20” Diameter Center Piers for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage. The Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant has Gravity Thickeners that are used to remove water from primary waste before the waste goes to the storage tanks. The Center Pier conveys the primary waste into the tank and is also the structural support for the gear box, the scrapers, and the walkway. The existing Center Piers have deteriorated over the years, and are now broken and in need of replacement.
EWT Holdings III Corporation dba Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC is the original O & M Manufacturer of the 20” Diameter Center Pier and is the Sole Source provider for the replacement units.
This ordinance is being submitted in accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 of City Code relating to Sole Source procurement. A letter from the vendor is attached to this ordinance.
This contract covers the purchase of two 20” Diameter Center Pier, 304SS, and for Evoqua Installation & Start-up (1) Center Piers, and the Inspection & Start-up (1) Center Piers. The contract term will be from the date of execution by the City through the satisfactory completion of work and final payment of all invoices. The maximum obligation of the City, for parts and service described in this agreement, is limited to the amount of $142,104.00. If unforeseen issues or difficulties are encountered that would require additional funding, a modification would be required. This contract does not automatically renew.
SUPPLIER: EWT Holdings III Corporation dba Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC (46-4091238) (DAX #012193), Expires September 29, 2019.
EWT Holdings III Corporation dba Evoqua Water Technologies, 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.
FISCAL IMPACT: $142,104 is needed for this purchase. Budget needs will be re-prioritized to make the necessary funds available for this purchase.
$0.00 was spent in 2016
$0.00 was spent in 2015
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To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into contract with EWT Holdings III Corporation, dba Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC, for the purchase, installation, inspection and startup of two 20” Diameter Center Piers for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage in accordance with the relevant provisions of City Code relating to sole source procurement; and to authorize the expenditure of $142,104.00 from the Sewerage System Operating Fund. ($142,104.00)
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WHEREAS, the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant has Gravity Thickeners that are used to remove water from primary waste before the waste goes to the storage tanks; and
WHEREAS, the 20” Diameter Center Pier conveys the primary waste into the tank and is also the structural support for the gear box, the scrapers, and the walkway; and
WHEREAS, the existing Center Piers have deteriorated over the years, and are now broken and in need of replacement; and
WHEREAS, EWT Holdings III Corporation, dba Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC, is the original O & M Manufacturer of the 20” Diameter Center Pier and is the Sole Source provider for the replacement units; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Utilities, Division of Sewerage and Drainage wishes to enter into contract with EWT Holdings III Corporation, dba Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC, for the purchase, installation, inspection and startup of two 20” Diameter Center Piers; and
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that parts and services under this contract will be provided for a maximum obligation of $142,104.00. If unforeseen issues or difficulties are encountered that would require additional funding, a modification would be required. This contract does not automatically renew; and
WHEREAS, the City may, at any time during the performance of the services under this Agreement, propose a modification of the Contract by a properly authorized written instrument. With the approval of City Council, appropriation and certification of funds by the City Auditor, and execution of such modification by both parties hereto, it shall be fully incorporated into this Contract and shall govern all subsequent performance under the Contract; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance is being submitted in accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 of City Code relating to Sole Source procurement; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Utilities, Division of Sewerage and Drainage, to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into contract for the purchase, installation, inspection and start-up services of two 20” Diameter Center Piers with EWT Holdings III Corporation, dba Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC; 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 enter into contract with EWT Holdings III Corporation, dba Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC, 2650 Tallevast Road, Sarasota, FL 34243, for the purchase, installation, inspection and start-up services of two 20” Diameter Center Piers for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage.
SECTION 2. That said firm shall conduct the work to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Utilities and the Administrator of the Division of Sewerage and Drainage.
SECTION 3. That this parts and service agreement is being established in accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 of City Code relating to sole source procurement.
SECTION 4. That the expenditure of $142,104.00 or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized in Fund 6100 Sewerage System Operating Fund in object class 06 Capital Outlay, per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 5. 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 6. That the City Auditor is authorized to make any accounting changes to revise the funding source for all contracts or contract modifications associated with this Ordinance.
SECTION 7. That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.