Explanation
The Department of Public Utilities entered into a contract with Decker Construction Company for the Utility Cut and Restoration Project. This project includes services such as excavation, driveway pavement replacement, pavement planning, crack sealing, flowable controlled density fill, brick street repair, pumping water from cuts, mill and overlaying. This contract was the result of a Director's bid received on December 13, 2007 (SA002731). Decker Construction Company was the only bid received and met all requirements of the specifications. The original contract was for a period of one (1) year with three (3) one year renewal options. The Department requests authorization to enter into a planned modification for the third and final extension of the original contract, for a grand total of $1,010,000.00.
The company is not debarred according to the Excluded Party Listing System of the Federal Government or prohibited from being awarded a contract according to the Auditor of State Unresolved Findings for Recovery Certified Search.
Contract Compliance: 31-0983557, expires October 20, 2011
Decker Construction Company does not hold MBE/FBE status.
1. Amount of additional funds: The amount of additional funds needed for this contract is $1,000,000.00. The original contract was established for $1,235,000.00. The total cost of the original contract and all modifications is $5,720,000.00. The modification represents funding added during the contract period for costs related to the services provided. The need for increased funding is to cover anticipated contract billings during fiscal year 2011.
2. Reason additional needs were not foreseen: The need for additional funds was foreseen, an extension is provided for in the original contract. This legislation is to encumber the funds budgeted for fiscal year 2011 for the Division of Power and Water.
3. Reason other procurement processes not used: The same exact service is required as originally bid. No lower pricing/more attractive terms and conditions are anticipated at this time.
4. How cost was determined: The cost, terms and conditions are in accordance with the original agreement.
FISCAL IMPACT: $1,010,000.00 is budgeted and needed for this purchase.
The following amounts were encumbered in 2009 and 2010 for similar services:
2010: $1,000,000 Water; $500,000 Sewerage; $50,000 Electricity
2009: $1,200,000 Water; $700,000 Sewerage; $25,000 Electricity
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a planned modification of the Utility Cut and Restoration Project contract with Decker Construction Company, for the Division of Power and Water, to authorize the expenditure of $1,000,000.00 from Water Systems Operating Fund and $10,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund. ($1,010,000.00)
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WHEREAS, the Department of Public Utilities has a contract with Decker Construction Company for the Utility Cut and Restoration Project; and
WHEREAS, the vendor has agreed to extend EL007922 at current prices and conditions to and including June 30, 2012, and it is in the best interest of the City to exercise this option; and
WHEREAS, these repair services are used by the Department of Public Utilities, for the preservation of public health, peace, property and safety; now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
Section 1. That the Public Utilities Director be and is hereby authorized and directed to modify and increase EL007922 with Decker Construction Company, to and including June 30, 2012. Total amount of modification No. 4 is ADD $1,010,000.00. Total contract amount including this modification is $5,720,000.00.
Section 2. That this modification is in accordance with Section 329.16 of the Columbus City Codes.
Section 3. That the expenditure of $1,010,000.00 or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized from Object Level One 03, Object level Three 3375, Fund Names and Numbers, Departments, OCA Codes and amounts listed below, to pay the cost thereof.
Dept/Div Fund Name Fund Number OCA Amount
60-07 Electricity Operating 550 606764 10,000.00
60-09 Water Works Operating 600 602730 900,000.00
60-09 Water Works Operating 600 602722 100,000.00
$1,010,000.00
Section 4. That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.