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DPW05122026BASINSREFURBISHMENTPROJECT
Water Treatment
Andy McClure (x7866)
Revised
Title
Authorizing the Mayor to enter into a one-year contract with BissNuss, Inc. for the Basins Refurbishment Project; authorizing an expenditure not to exceed $100,000 from the Water Operating Fund for said project; waiving the competitive bidding requirements of TMC Chapter 187; and declaring an emergency.
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The water treatment process consists of eight basins, each equipped with three critical treatment stages: flocculation, sedimentation, and re-carbonation. Each stage plays an essential role in ensuring the effective treatment and delivery of safe drinking water.
Per Ohio EPA regulations, all basins must remain operational. Any extended downtime requires immediate notification to regulatory authorities. The failure or prolonged unavailability of these treatment stages could significantly impact treatment efficiency, compromise regulatory compliance, and disrupt overall plant operations.
Given the critical role of the mechanical components within these basins in maintaining treatment performance, their immediate repair or replacement is essential to prevent operational disruptions and ensure continued compliance with regulatory requirements.
Summary
NOW THEREFORE Be it ordained by the Council of the City of Toledo:
SECTION 1. That the Mayor is authorized to enter into a one (1) year agreement with the BissNuss Inc. for the purchase of sole source parts to replace deteriorated equipment that is located at the Collins Park Water Treatment Plant, upon terms and conditions acceptable to the Department of Public Works and the Director of Law.
SECTION 2. That the expenditure of an amount not to exceed $100,000 is authorized from the Water Operating Fund, Account Code 6060-32000-4000505STDSTD for the purposes authorized in Section 1.
SECTION 3. That this Council finds and determines it is in the best interest of the City to waive the competitive bidding provisions of TMC Chapter 187 for the reason that BissNuss Inc. is the sole distributor and is therefore the only source capable of providing the required equipment, ensuring compatibility with existing systems and maintaining continuity of operations.
SECTION 4. That the Finance Director is authorized to issue their warrant or warrants against the Account Code identified in Section 2 in an amount not to exceed $100,000 in payment of the obligations authorized above upon presentation of the proper voucher or vouchers.
SECTION 5. That this Ordinance is declared to be an emergency measure and shall be in force and effect from and after its passage. The reason for the emergency lies in the fact that same is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety and property, and for the further reason that this Ordinance must be effective immediately in order to continue treating water.
Vote on emergency clause: yeas _____, nays _____.
Passed: _________________, as an emergency measure: yeas _____, nays _____.
Attest: ________________________ __________________________________
Clerk of Council President of Council
Approved: _____________________ __________________________________
Mayor
I hereby certify that the above is a true and correct copy of an Ordinance passed by Council ________________________.
Attest: ________________________
Clerk of Council