The Columbus City Council approved Ordinance 2420-2025, authorizing the Director of Public Utilities to waive competitive bidding and enter into an $11,000,000.00 contract with Messer Construction Co. for improvements to the Anaerobic Digestion System at the Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant. The decision was passed with a unanimous vote of 7-0. The project aims to enhance the efficiency and capacity of the wastewater treatment plant's digestion system, which is crucial for processing organic waste and producing biogas. The waiver of competitive bidding was pursuant to Columbus City Code Section 329.08. The funding for this project will be drawn from the Department of Public Utilities Enterprise Fund. This ordinance allows for the immediate commencement of critical infrastructure upgrades to maintain the plant's operational integrity and environmental compliance.