Label
DPU120120PROFESSIONALCONSTRUCTIONMANAGEMENT
Utilities Administration/Water Distribution
D. Stephens (x1006)
(Revised)
Title
Authorizing the appropriation and expenditure of $715,000 from the Water Replacement Fund and $715,000 from the Sewer Replacement Fund; authorizing the mayor to enter into a contract agreement with the DLZ Ohio, Inc. for Professional Program Management Services, and other necessary work and tasks related to the implementation of the Automatic Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and Leak Detection System; and declaring an emergency.
Body
SUMMARY & BACKGROUND:
This ordinance authorizes the mayor to enter into an agreement with DLZ Ohio, Inc. for Professional Program Management Services and other necessary work related to the implementation of the Automatic Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and Leak Detection System authorized in Ord 364-20. The ordinance also authorizes the appropriation and expenditure of $715,000 from the Water Replacement Fund and $715,000 from the Sewer Replacement Fund for this same purpose. The Department of Public Utilities (DPU) has determined that it does not have the internal resources and specific expertise to effectively manage the AMI implementation project being performed by Johnson Controls, Inc. (JCI). It is critical for the successful implementation of the AMI project that DPU have an experienced subject matter expert with the resources available to manage and monitor the project on its behalf.
DPU sent out a request for proposals in accordance with the competitive procurement procedure provisions of TMC Chapter 187, receiving 5 proposals. Proposals were reviewed and interviews were held with the two firms with the highest rated proposals. Ultimately, DLZ Ohio, Inc. was selected as the most qualified to meet DPU's needs related to managing the AMI implementation program. This ordinance provides the funding for professional services that include but are not limited to coordination between DPU and J...
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