Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to renew and modify an indefinite quantity contract with Edwards Landclearing, Inc. for Yard Waste and Log Grinding Services.
The City of Columbus operates a composting facility that processes sewage sludge from two interconnected wastewater treatment plants into soil conditioner / mulch for wholesale. Maintaining continuous operations is necessary to comply with wastewater permit standards and to protect public health. The City utilizes ground yard waste, whole tree wood chips, sawdust, straw, logs, and ground wood waste as bulking agents to process sewage sludge. The services to be performed under this contract call for Edwards Landclearing, Inc. to provide equipment and an operator for grinding yard waste and wood waste, sizing and grinding logs.
The Department of Public Utilities opened three bids on June 23, 2021 and Edwards Landclearing, Inc. was the only responsive, responsible and best bidder. An indefinite quantity contract was established in accordance with Request for Quotation RFQ018927 and authorized under Ordinance Number 0150-2021. Modification #1 to add additional funding to the contract was authorized by Ordinance #0096-2022.
It is the intent of the Department of Public Utilities that this indefinite quantity contract be renewed to and including November 30, 2023 and modify the contract to add additional funding to the contract. The contract language allowed for the option to renew annually for three (3) additional one year periods based on mutual agreement, availability of budgeted funds and approval by City Council. This is the second year of the contract.
This Ordinance is being submitted in accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 of City Code pertaining to contract renewal and modifications.
SUPPLIER: Edwards Landclearing, Inc., vendor #006549, CC#34-1112541 expires 5/12/23, Majority Status
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