Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to execute a contract with Proshot Concrete Inc., for the construction of the Chestnut Street and Sixth Street Combined Sewer Rehabilitation Project. This project will repair and rehabilitate 1,785 lineal feet of 108 through 117-inch diameter combined sewer utilizing shotcrete and rehabilitation of 1,634 lineal feet of 27 through 48-inch diameter combined sewer utilizing Cured-in-Place Pipe (CIPP). This work includes cleaning, video inspection, lateral sewer reestablishment, bypass pumping, maintenance of traffic, open cut point repairs, and associated work. Also includes rehabilitation of manholes, including the replacement of the frames and covers, cementitious lining, and the installation of a flexible manhole sealant coating and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract in accordance with the plans (CC-14757) and specifications.
The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened two competitive bid proposals on October 22, 2008. The cumulative results of these bids were: Coastal Gunite Construction Co., submitted a bid of $2,813,145.24; Proshot Concrete, Inc. submitted a bid of $1,987,902.90. The Engineer's Estimate for this project was $2,283,241.62.
2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE INFORMATION:
Number: 20-5269497
Expires: 01/13/10
Type of Business Enterprise: Majority
3. FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes the appropriation and expenditure of funds within the Ohio Water Pollution Control Loan Fund in order to fund this proposed expenditure. The Ohio Water Development Authority (OWDA) approved the loan agreement, OWDA Loan No. 5012, on December 11, 2008 that will finance this construction contract.
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To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into contract with Proshot Concrete Inc., for the construction of the Chestnut Street and Sixth Street Combined Sewer Rehabilitation Project; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $1,987,902.90 within the Ohio Water Pollution Control Loan Fund for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage. ($1,987,902.90)
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WHEREAS, two competitive sealed bids for the construction of the Chestnut Street and Sixth Street Combined Sewer Rehabilitation Project, were received on October 22, 2008; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary for the City Council to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into contract with Proshot Concrete Inc., for construction of the project, and to authorize the appropriation and expenditure within the Ohio Water Pollution Control Loan Fund; and
WHEREAS, the Ohio Water Development Authority (OWDA) approved a loan agreement for the financing of this project, identified as OWDA Loan Account No. 5012 with the City of Columbus on December 11, 2008; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation within the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, Department of Public Utilities is requesting that this Council authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a construction contract with Proshot Concrete Inc., for the Chestnut Street and Sixth Street Combined Sewer Rehabilitation Project at the earliest practical date and for the preservation of public health, peace, property, 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 award and execute a contract for the construction of the Chestnut Street and Sixth Street Combined Sewer Rehabilitation project with the lowest, and best bidder, Proshot Concrete, Inc., 4158 Musgrove Drive, P.O. Box 1636, Florence, Alabama 35630 in the amount of $1,987,902.90 in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Contract on file in the Sewer System Engineering Section Office of the Division of Sewerage and Drainage.
Section 2. That from the unappropriated monies in the Ohio Water Pollution Control Loan Fund 666, and from all monies estimated to come into said fund from any and all sources, and unappropriated from any other purpose for the Chestnut Street and Sixth Street Combined Sewer Rehabilitation Project, the sum of $1,987,902.90 is hereby appropriated to the Division of Sewerage and Drainage: Division 60-05 | Fund 666 | Project No. 650618| Object Level One 10 | Object Level Three 6630 | OCA Code 666618.
Section 4. That the expenditure of $1,987,902.90, or as much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized from the OWDA Loan Fund No. 666 | Division 60-05 | Project 650618 | Chestnut Street and Sixth Street Combined Sewer Rehabilitation project | OCA Code 666618 | Object Level 3 No. 6630 | $1,987,902.90
Section 5. That the City Auditor is hereby authorized 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 are no longer required for said project; except that no transfer shall be made from a project by monies form more than one source.
Section 6. That the City Auditor is authorized to establish proper project accounting numbers as appropriate.
Section 7. 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 8. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.