Explanation
This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to renew the contract with AEP T&D Services, LLC for the purpose of providing training services related to a journeyman electrical apprenticeship program that is formal and progressive. This legislation waives the competitive bidding provisions of the City Code; as AEP is the only vendor able to offer up to five (5) complete apprenticeship programs at their local facility eliminating the need for travel and additional expenses. AEP is also able to offer additional elective and customized classes to meet the specific needs of the Division of Power.
The original contract was established for one (1) year from the date of execution, with the option to renew annually with the approval of City Council and the appropriation of necessary funds.
VENDOR: AEP T&D Services, LLC (31-1750857, DAX #019902), Pending
AEP T&D 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.
FISCAL IMPACT: $0.00 in funds are needed at this time from the Division of Power’s Operating Fund.
$0.00 was spent in 2021
$0.00 was spent in 2020
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to waive the competitive bidding provisions of the City Code; to renew a contract with AEP T&D Services, LLC for the purpose of providing training services related to a journeyman electrical apprenticeship program. ($0.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Utilities has an ongoing need for training services to prepare staff to safely and effectively perform the tasks covered by this program; and
WHEREAS, AEP T&D Services, LLC has the skills, staff, and fully-equipped local training facility to train the employees of the Division of Power; and
WHEREAS, due to the nature of the training required and the lack of programs available locally which perform said training, it is in the City’s best interest to waive competitive bidding provisions of the City Code and renew the contract with AEP T&D Services, LLC; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Utilities has a need to renew the contract with AEP T&D Services, LLC for the purpose of providing training services related to a journeyman electrical apprenticeship program; for the Division of Power; and
WHEREAS, the renewed contract will have an expiration date of April 6, 2023;
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Utilities to authorize the Director to renew the contract with AEP T&D Services, LLC for training services related to a journeyman electrical apprenticeship program; thereby, preserving the public health, peace, property, safety and welfare; now, therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of Public Utilities is hereby authorized to renew the contract with AEP T&D Services, LLC, in accordance with the terms and conditions as shown in the agreement on file in the office of the Department of Public Utilities.
SECTION 2. This Council finds it is in the best interest of the City of Columbus to waive the relevant provisions of Columbus City Code Section 329 to permit the aforementioned purchase.
SECTION 3. That said firm shall conduct the work to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Utilities and the Administrator of the Division of Power.
SECTION 4. That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.