Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Travco Construction, Inc. for the 2021 Main Line Valve Replacements Project; in an amount up to $2,128,841.34; for Division of Water Contract Number 2345; and to encumber funds with the Department of Public Service, Design and Construction Division for prevailing wage services in the amount of $2,000.00.
Work under this project consists of replacing existing water valves and appurtenances at various locations within the City of Columbus, and such other work as may be necessary to complete the contract in accordance with the plans and specifications.
Planning Area: “99 - N/A” since work will occur throughout the City of Columbus.
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT: This project is needed to replace broken valves in the distribution system. The replacement valves will improve fire flows and water quality throughout the system by eliminating these artificial dead-ends. The replacement valves will also allow for speedier emergency responses and minimize the size of shuts needed for system maintenance.
3.0 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened three bids on December 8, 2021:
1. Travco Construction, Inc. $2,128,841.34 *after bid tab correction
2. Complete General Construction $2,363,410.50
3. Conie Construction Co. $2,544,110.80
3.1 PRE-QUALIFICATION STATUS: Travco Construction and all proposed subcontractors have met code requirements with respect to pre-qualification, pursuant to relevant sections of Columbus City Code Chapter 329.
Travco Construction’s bid was deemed the lowest, best, most responsive and resp...
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