Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Kenmore Construction Co., for the Westgate West Tank Footer Repairs & Valve House Demolition Project, Division of Water Contract Number 2343.
Funds in the amount of $2,000.00 will also be encumbered with the Department of Public Service for Prevailing Wage services.
Work consists of footer repairs to the Westgate West multi-leg tank, the demolition of the old valve house, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract, in accordance with the drawings technical specifications, and City of Columbus Construction and Material Specifications as set forth in the Invitation For Bid (IFB).
The Community Planning Area is “53 - Greater Hilltop.”
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT: The valve house is not functional and the existing tank footers have been damaged due to improper grading below the tank which allowed water to pond at the footers. The grading has been corrected and the footers need to be repaired to allow the tank to remain in service.
3. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened three bids on December 29, 2021. Bids were received from:
1. Kenmore Construction Co., Inc. $285,200.00
2. The Righter Co., Inc. $342,700.00
3. Downing Construction Co. $419,629.25
The lowest, responsive, responsible, and best bid was from Kenmore Construction Co. in the amount of $285,200.00. Their Contract Compliance Number is 34-0802152 (expires 6/8/22, Majority, DAX No. 6456).
Additional information regarding all bidders, description of work, contract time frame and detailed amounts can be found on the attached Information form.
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