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HomeMy WebLinkAbout100-00 OrdinanceRECORD OF ORDINANCES sla,ilc Co. 100-00 Passed .................................................................., ........... Ordinance No .......................................................... VF 1R AN ORDINANCE WAIVING COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS, PURSUANT TO SECTION 8.04 ("CONTRACTING PROCEDURES"), PARAGRAPH C. ("WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING"), FOR THE PROCUREMENT OF ODOR CONTROL CHEMICALS. `..~.~ WHEREAS, Section 8.04 (C) ("WAIVER OF COMPETITIVE BIDDING") of the Revised Dublin Charter authorizes Council, by a vote of no less than five (5) members, to waive competitive bidding requirements if it determines that such waiver is in the best interest of the City; and, WHEREAS, Council has determined that waiving competitive bidding requirements for the procurement of the above referenced odor control chemicals is in the best interest of the City; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Dublin, State of Ohio, ~_ of the elected members concurring: Section 1. That competitive bidding requirements are hereby waived for the purchase of odor control chemicals, in an amount not to exceed $60,000.00, and that such waiver is in the best interest of the City. Section 2. That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force at the earliest point permitted by law. Passed this day of , 2000. r -Presiding Officer ATTEST: ~ ~~~ Clerk of Council Ord 100-00 I hereby certify that copies of this Ordinance/Resolution were posted in thF City of Dublin in accordance with Section 731.25 of the E3hio fisvised Code. ~. , Clerk Council, Dublin, Ohio t:\perUcst\offi ce\wp61 \ords\07-98.wpd Office of the City Manager 5200 Emerald Parkway • Dublin, Ohio 43017-1006 Phone: 614-410-4400 • Fax: 614-889-0740 To: Members of Dublin City Council From: Timothy C. Hansley, City Manager Date: July 6, 2000 Re: Procurement of Odor Control Chemicals By: David L. Harding, Director of Human Resources/Procurement~ Memo Attached for your consideration, please find Ordinance 100-00 waiving competitive bidding requirements for the procurement of odor control chemicals in an amount not to exceed $60,000. (Section 8.04 c. of the Revised Dublin Charter authorizes Council by a vote of not less than five (5) members, to waive competitive bidding requirements if it determines that such waiver is in the best interest of the City.) This matter involves the purchase of a specific chemical known as "Bioxide", which is a patented and proprietary odor control chemical marketed by the U.S. Filter Company. The City intends to use this chemical agent to address odor control problems in the "Old Dublin" area. Since January 2000, the Division of Engineering has been researching and evaluating the use of a variety of odor control technologies for use in the "Old Dublin" area. Based upon its research, and the results of limited field testing, the Engineering Division has recommended "Bioxide" as the best available technology for the type of odor control in question. ("Bioxide" is a chemical technology, which uses naturally occurring bacteria to consume odor-causing properties; no other chemical product or process researched by the Engineering Division makes use of such technology.) Field testing of "Bioxide" in two specific locations in the "Old Dublin" area has resulted in a significant reduction in hydrogen sulfide levels. The Engineering Division has projected the annual cost of purchasing the needed quantity of "Bioxide" for 2000 to be in the range of $60,000. A purchase in this amount would normally require formal competitive bidding procedures; however, given the unique technology "Bioxide" represents and that the Division of Engineering believes it is the best product available to solve the present problem, Staff recommends that Council waive competitive bidding requirements. Mr. Jay Herskowitz, Assistant Director ofEngineering -Utilities will be in attendance at the July 10, 2000 Council Meeting to answer any technical questions regarding the use of "Bioxide" and to address specific issues regarding odor control in the "Old Dublin" area. CITY OF DUBLIN Office of the City Manager `~ 5200 Emerald Parkway Dublin, Ohio 43017-1006 Phone: 614-410-4400 Fax: 614-889-0740 Memo To: Members of Dublin City Council From: Timothy C. Hansley, City Manager Initiated by: Dana L. McDaniel, Director of Service Date: July 20, 2000 Re: Odor Control Chemicals Per Council's request and at my direction, Dana McDaniel contacted Mr. John Doutt, Director of "`~' Utilities, City of Columbus, to request that Columbus purchase the odor control chemicals for the sewer system. Mr. Doutt stated that, per the agreement between Columbus and Dublin, Columbus ~" is responsible for design, construction, and operation of the odor control facilities as they relate to the Upper Scioto West Branch Sewer. He confirmed that the City of Columbus is in the design phase of this project. Mr. Doutt said that, ultimately, following construction of the odor control facilities, Columbus would be responsible for purchasing the odor control chemicals. However, at this time, Columbus has no intention of purchasing odor control chemicals until the construction is complete and they have assurance that odor can be controlled as a result of the construction of the facilities. Mr. Doutt also expressed knowledge of other odor control issues in other sections of the Dublin- owned sewer system. He said he does not believe Columbus is responsible for odor control in the Dublin-owned portions. He suggested that Dublin proceed with any measures it believes necessary to control odors in the Dublin-owned portions.