Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Finance and Management to enter into a contract on behalf of the Facilities Management Division with Ohio Technical Services, Inc. for inspection, testing, removal, and/or remediation of hazardous materials for City facilities under the purview of the Facilities Management Division.
The initial term of this contract will be for the period April 1, 2024- March 31, 2025. This contract allows four (4) annual renewal options, which may be exercised at the discretion of the City. The renewals are on a year to year basis and are subject to funds availability and approval of Columbus City Council. Ohio Technical Services will adhere to Code Section 329.18(c) (8) regarding payment of a responsible wage.
Bids were solicited via RFQ026935 and the City received one bid on March 13, 2024. Ohio Technical Service was the sole responder to the bid. The company bid on an hourly rate for labor and a mark-up for equipment and materials. Bid submissions were as follows (0 FBE, 0 MBE):
Ohio Technical Services, Inc.
The Facilities Management Division recommends the bid award be made to the most responsive, and responsible bidder, Ohio Technical Services, Inc.
Emergency action is requested to ensure that hazardous materials contract may be immediately available for services as soon as practical. The previous contract expired in October 2023. As such no contract exist that provides this critical service.
Ohio Technical Services, Inc. Contract Compliance No. 31-1640431 contract compliance expiration date February 16, 2025.
Fiscal Impact: This ordinance authorizes the expenditure of $430,030.00 from the General Fund with Ohio Technical Services, Inc. for inspection, testing, removal, and/or remediation of hazardous materials. $280,030.00 will be used for lead abatement from the firing range and the Crime Lab. An additional $150,000.00 for unforeseen Hazardous Material issues that ari...
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