Explanation
BACKGROUND: To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Deere Valley Farms for the purpose of providing Land Application of Biosolids with Regional Storage Services for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage. This contract provides the service of applying sewage sludge for agricultural purposes. The work generally shall include: the agronomic land application of up to 10% Total Solids (TS) liquid biosolids, tank pumping and cleaning services, the transport of 25% TS dewatered biosolids cake and transport of incinerator ash. The Contractor is responsible for professional management of the Land Application of Biosolids with Regional Storage program, which generally includes preparing site authorization requests, samples, daily activity reports, weekly progress reports, invoices and submitting this information to the City’s Project Manager. The contract is utilized by the Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant, Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant and the Compost Facility.
The Department of Public Utilities solicited competitive bids for the Class B Liquid Biosolids Land Application Program in accordance with the relevant provisions of Chapter 329 (RFQ022645). Four hundred and sixty-one (461) vendors were solicited. Three (MAJ) bids were received and opened on October 12, 2022.
After a review of the bids, Deere Valley Farms was determined to be the lowest responsive, responsible and best bidder while establishing an Indefinite Quantity Agreement Contract to be utilized on an as needed basis.
The term of this Contract shall be for a period of one (1) year from the date of execution by the City of Columbus, with yearly renewal options for an additional four (4) years (for a maximum contract length of five years), on a year by year basis, based on funding availability, mutual agreement by both parties, approval by ordinance of Columbus City Council, and the appropriation and certification of funds by...
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