Explanation
BACKGROUND: The Department of Public Utilities entered into a contract with Arcadis, Inc. for professional consulting services related to the continued development and update of cost of service studies; comprehensive rates, fee, and charge analysis; and general financial analysis services for the Director’s Office - Fiscal Section of the Department of Public Utilities.
The original contract was set for funds to be established each year of the three-year project. This modification will be to extend the contract for an additional year to provide time for completion of the costs of service studies for the Division of Water, the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, and the Division of Power, in addition to other tasks outlined in the original scope of services.
MODIFICATION:
Amount of additional funds to be expended: $0.00
Original Contract (PO040755) $165,000.00
Modification #1 (PO083788) $165,000.00
Modification #2 (PO153538) $165,000.00
Modification #3 (Pending) $ 0.00
Total $495,000.00
1. Amount of additional funds: Total amount of additional funds needed for this contract renewal (Mod No. 3) is $0.00. Total contract amount including this modification is $495,000.00.
2. Reason additional funds were not foreseen: There are no additional funds needed. This modification is for time only.
3. Reason other procurement processes were not used: This modification is to allow for the completion of the development and update of cost of service studies; comprehensive rates, fee, and charge analysis; and general financial analysis services.
4. How was cost determined: There are no additional costs with this modification.
SUPPLIER: Arcadis U.S., Inc. (57-0373224 DAX #009409) Expires 03/19/2021
Arcadis U.S., Inc. holds MAJ 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: No funding is needed for this modification.
$105,600.00 was spent in 2018
$171,600.00 was spent in 2017
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification with Arcadis U.S., Inc. to extend the current contract for professional services for cost of service studies and general financial analysis services. ($0.00)
Body
WHEREAS, Contract No. PO040755 for professional services with Arcadis U.S., Inc. for cost of service studies and general financial analysis services was authorized by Ordinance No. 2487-2016, passed by the Columbus City Council on October 24, 2016; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Utilities wishes to modify PO040755 to extend the current contract for an additional year; and
WHEREAS, this modification is in accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 of the City Code relating to contract modifications; 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 enter into a planned renewal for professional services with Arcadis U.S., Inc.; now, therefore;
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of Public Utilities is authorized to enter into a contract modification of the professional services agreement for cost of service studies and general financial services, with Arcadis U.S., Inc. 100 E Campus View Blvd Suite 230, Columbus, OH 43235-1447; in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract on file in the Director's Office. Total amount of modification No. 3 is $0.00. Total contract amount including this modification is $495,000.00.
SECTION 2. The said firm shall conduct the work to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Utilities.
SECTION 3. That this modification is in accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 of the City Code relating to contract modifications.
SECTION 4. That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.