Explanation
The purpose of this ordinance is to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC to provide for the replacement of two digester Dystor air and gas membrane covers and the inspection and possible repair of the other four digester Dystor covers at the Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant. The contract will also provide for inspection of the Dystor system and ancillary equipment and parts, along with training for plant personnel. The Dystor system stores biogas associated with the digestion sewage treatment process and helps to prevent odors.
Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC, with headquarters located in Pittsburgh, PA, is the Owner of Envirex Dystor, the name for the Membrane Gas Storage Unit. As the OEM supplier of this equipment, Evoqua Water Technologies is the sole source for the proprietary original design, design drawings, control logic, associated OEM parts, installation services, and technical support.
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 a 245 day period from the date of execution. The maximum obligation of the City for the service and parts described in this agreement is limited to the amount of $939,000.00. If unforeseen issues or difficulties are encountered that would require additional funding, a modification would be required.
SUPPLIER: Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC (80-0909020), Expires January 10, 2021
Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC does not hold MBE/FBE status.
FISCAL IMPACT: $939,000.00 is budgeted in the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund and available for this purchase.
$5,717.00 was spent in 2018
$4,602.00 was spent in 2017
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To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into contract with Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC to provide replacement, inspection, and maintenance of the Dystor system and its air and gas membrane covers, along with training for plant personnel, for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage in accordance with the relevant provisions of sole source procurement of the City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $939,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewer Operating Fund. ($939,000.00)
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WHEREAS, the Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant utilizes the Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC Dystor system in its digestion sewage treatment processes to store biogas and prevent odors; and
WHEREAS, there is a need to replace two Dystor air and gas membrane covers at the Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant and inspect and, if necessary, repair the other four digester covers; and
WHEREAS, there is also a need to inspect the entire Dystor system and ancillary equipment and parts and provide training for plant personnel; and
WHEREAS, Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC, with headquarters located in Pittsburgh, PA, is the Owner of Envirex Dystor, the name for the Membrane Gas Storage Unit. As the OEM supplier of this equipment, Evoqua Water Technologies is the sole source for the proprietary original design, design drawings, control logic, associated OEM parts, installation services, and technical support, therefore the contract is being submitted in accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 of City Code relating to Sole Source procurement; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Utilities, Division of Sewerage and Drainage wishes to enter into a contract with Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC for a period of 245 days from the date of execution; and
WHEREAS, the maximum obligation of the City under this agreement is $939,000.00, unless additional funds are appropriated and authorized; 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 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, 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 a contract with Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC for replacement, inspection, and maintenance of the Dystor system and its air and gas membrane covers, along with training for plant personnel; 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 a contract, in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Chapter 329 of City Code relating to sole source procurement, with Evoqua Water Technologies, LLC, for replacement, inspection, and maintenance of the Dystor system and its air and gas membrane covers, along with training for plant personnel for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage in such form and including such terms and conditions as are approved by the Division.
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 the expenditure of $939,000.00 or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized in Fund 6100 Sewer System Operating Fund in object class 03 Services in the amount of $469,500.00, and in object class 06 Capital in the amount of $469,500.00, 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.