Explanation
This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification to extend its contract (FEM Project No. 1505.3.) with Cornerstone Maintenance Services, Ltd. For HVAC and air purification maintenance services at various facilities within the Department of Public Utilities (DPU). Facilities served by the contract include the Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant, Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant, and Compost Facility within the Division of Sewerage and Drainage (DOSD), as well as Division of Power (DOP) substations and buildings. Other Department facilities may be added in the future.
The work to be performed under this contract concerns HVAC & air purification units and their associated equipment and systems that require inspection, sampling, testing, troubleshooting, balancing, maintenance, and repair or replacement. This includes maintenance and repair of piping and ductwork. The work may also include updating of software for the various HVAC units or any HVAC associated equipment.
This equipment helps ensure required environmental conditions are met in areas housing sensitive electronics crucial to monitoring, operating and controlling many plant processes and equipment. Regular inspection and maintenance of HVAC and air purification equipment helps ensure the equipment operates safely throughout its expected life.
The Department of Public Utilities solicited competitive bids in accordance with Chapter 329 of City Code. Two (2) bids were received and opened on June 6, 2018. Cornerstone Maintenance Services, Ltd. was awarded the contract as the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder. The original contract was for one (1) year from the date of execution by the City of Columbus, with the option to renew for three (3) additional years, on a year-to-year basis contingent on the approval of City Council. If unforeseen issues or difficulties are encountered that would require additional funding or changes, ...
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