Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to modify to add funding to an indefinite quantity contract with Watershed Organic Lawn Care for the Green Infrastructure Inspection and Maintenance Project without extending the term of the contract. The City of Columbus is committed to investing in green infrastructure. As part of this commitment, the City has built a number of bio-retention basins in the right-of-way and/or on City owned property. Watershed Organic Lawn Care will coordinate with Stormwater and Regulatory Management Section (SRMS) staff when performing inspection and maintenance at the basins.
The Department of Public Utilities publicly opened three bids on June 10, 2020 and Watershed Organic Lawn Care was the lowest, responsive, responsible and best bidder. An indefinite quantity contract was established in accordance with Request for Quotation RFQ015680 and authorized under Ordinance Number 1534-2020. Ordinance Number 0296-2021 authorized renewal/modification #1 to extend the contract expiration to August 31, 2022 and to add additional funding to the contract. The contract contains multi-year renewal options.
This legislation seeks to modify to add funding to the indefinite quantity contract. This Ordinance is being submitted in accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 of City Code pertaining to contract modifications and renewals.
SUPPLIER: Watershed Organic Lawn Care (31-1653866) (Vendor #005742), Expires 5/26/22
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 the indefinite quantity contract renewal is $125,000.00. Total contract amount including this renewal i...
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