Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Conie Construction for the First Ave Inflow Redirection Sanitary Improvement Project. The work for which proposals were invited consists of construction of approximately 119 feet of 12-inch watertight sanitary sewer; 249 feet of 15-inch watertight sanitary sewer; 296 feet of 24-inch watertight sanitary sewer; 632 feet of 30-inch watertight sanitary sewer; 8 manholes; 9 curb and gutter inlets and catch basins; cementitious manhole rehabilitation; manhole frame and cover replacement, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract in accordance with the plans (CC-16002) and specifications. All work shall be completed within 270 Calendar days of the Notice to Proceed.
2. Procurement Information: The Division advertised for competitive bid proposals on the City of Columbus's Vendor Services website and in the City Bulletin in accordance with the provisions of Section 329.09 of Columbus City Codes. The Division of Sewerage and Drainage opened the responding bids on May 30, 2012 from the following companies:
Name C.C. No./Exp. Date City/State Status
Conie Construction 31-0800904/11-16-12 Columbus, Ohio MAJ
Savko 31-0907362/4-26-14 Columbus, Ohio MAJ
Eramo 31-0724866/1-31-14 Hilliard, Ohio MAJ
Complete General 31-4366382/11-1-13 Columbus, Ohio MAJ
Igle Co. 31-4214570/2-22-13 Columbus, Ohio MAJ
These bids were reviewed and ranked utilizing the Bid Tab and Quality Factor Form evaluation process. After careful consideration, the committee recommended that Conie Construction Co. be selected to provide the construction services for the First Ave Inflow Redirection Sewer Improvements Project.
3. The Engineer's construction cost estimate was: $872,640.00
The Award is recommended to the lowest Responsive, Responsible, and Best Bidder.
4. Contract Compliance No.: 31-0800904 | MAJ | Expires: 11/16/2012
This company is not debarred according to the Federal Excluded Parties Listing or prohibited from being awarded a contract according to the Auditor of State's Unresolved Findings for recovery search.
5. Emergency Designation: Emergency designation is requested at this time.
6. Fiscal Impact: This ordinance authorizes the expenditure of $669,104.00 from the Sanitary Sewer General Obligation Bond Fund, Fund 664.
7. Economic / Environmental Impact : This project will redirect stormwater runoff from the existing combined sewer system to the Olentangy River. This will reduce the peak in the combined sewer and help to reduce CSO overflows at the First Ave Regulator, as required per the 2005 WWMP. A public meeting was held in April of 2012 to inform the local residents of the impacts to their neighborhood due to the upcoming construction activity.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Conie Construction in connection with the First Ave Inflow Redirection Sanitary Improvement Project; to authorize the expenditure of $669,104.00 from the Sanitary Sewer General Obligation Bond Fund for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to declare an emergency. ($669,104.00)
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WHEREAS, five (5) competitive bids for construction of the First Ave Inflow Redirection Sanitary Improvement Project, were received and opened on May 30, 2012 in the offices of the Director of Public Utilities; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Sewerage and Drainage engineering personnel have determined it necessary to enter into a construction contract with Conie Construction , in order to provide construction services for the First Ave Inflow Redirection Sanitary Improvement Project; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary for City Council to authorize the expenditure of funds from the Sanitary Sewer General Obligation Bond Fund, Fund 664; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exist in the usual processing requirements of this legislation for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, Department of Public Utilities; therefore it is requested that this Council authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Conie Construction, for the First Ave Inflow Redirection Sanitary Improvement Project, at the earliest practical date for the preservation of the public health, welfare, peace, property, and safety; Now, Therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of Public Utilities be, and hereby is, authorized to enter into a construction contract with Conie Construction , 1340 Windsor Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43211 for the First Ave Inflow Redirection Sanitary Improvement Project in accordance with the terms and conditions as shown on the contract on file in the office of the Division of Sewerage and Drainage.
SECTION 2. That this legislation authorizes the Director to expend of up to $669,104.00 or as much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized from the Sanitary Sewer General Obligation Bond Fund | Fund 664 | Division 60-05 | First Ave Inflow Redirection Sanitary Improvement Project | Project 650708-100000 | 664708 | Object Level Three 6676.
SECTION 3. That said construction company, Conie Construction, shall conduct the work to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Utilities and the Administrator of the Division of Sewerage and Drainage.
SECTION 4. That the City Auditor is hereby authorized and directed to transfer any unencumbered balance in the project account to the unallocated balance within the same fund upon receipt of certification by the Director of the Department administering said project that the project has been completed and the monies no longer required for said project; except that no transfer shall be made from a project account by monies from more than one source.
SECTION 5. That the City Auditor is authorized to establish proper project accounting numbers as appropriate.
SECTION 6. That the City Auditor is authorized to make any accounting changes to revise the funding source for all contracts or contract modifications associated with this Ordinance.
SECTION 7. That for reasons stated in the preamble hereto, which is hereby made a part hereof, this ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force from and after the passage and approval by the Mayor or ten days after passage if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.