Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Storts Excavation, Inc., in the amount of $535,727.50; for the Fire Hydrant Replacements 2010 Project, Division of Power and Water Contract Number 1157.
This project consists of replacing damaged fire hydrants on an "as needed" basis.
2. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened seven bids on February 10, 2010. Bids were received from: Storts Excavation, Inc. - $535,727.50; Darby Creek Excavating, Inc. - $540,650.00; Conie Construction Co. - $554,922.50; Bale Contracting, Inc. - $655,490.00; Tata Excavating, Inc. - $672,608.75; TFH-EB Inc. dba The Waterworks - $1,093,052.84; and Seals Construction, Inc. - $1,198,637.00.
The lowest bid was from Storts Excavation, Inc. in the amount of $535,727.50. Their Contract Compliance Number is 31-1659037 (expires 7/16/11, Majority). Additional information regarding each bidder, description of work, contract time frame and detailed amounts can be found on the attached Legislation Information Form.
3. FISCAL IMPACT: A transfer of funds within the Water Build America Bonds Fund will be necessary, as well as an amendment to the 2009 Capital Improvements Budget.
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To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a construction contract with Storts Excavation, Inc. for the Fire Hydrant Replacements 2010 Project; for the Division of Power and Water; to authorize a transfer and expenditure of $535,727.50 within the Water Build America Bonds Fund; and to amend the 2009 Capital Improvements Budget. ($535,727.50)
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WHEREAS, seven bids for the Fire Hydrant Replacements 2010 Project were received and publicly opened in the offices of the Director of Public Utilities on February 10, 2010; and
WHEREAS, the lowest and best bid was from Storts Excavation, Inc. in the amount of $535,727.50; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to award and execute a construction for the Fire Hydrant Replacements 2010 Project; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary for this Council authorize the transfer within and expenditure of funds from the Water Build America Bonds Fund, for the Division of Power and Water, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize an amendment to the 2009 Capital Improvements Budget for the purpose of providing sufficient spending authority for the aforementioned project expenditure; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation of the Division of Power and Water, Department of Public Utilities, to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Storts Excavation, Inc. for the Fire Hydrant Replacements 2010 Project, for the preservation of the public health, 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 award and execute a construction contract for the Fire Hydrant Replacements 2010 Project with the lowest and best bidder, Storts Excavation, Inc., 1167 McCarley Dr. W., Columbus, Ohio 43228; in the amount of $535,727.50; in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract on file in the Office of the Division of Power and Water.
SECTION 2. That the City Auditor is hereby authorized to transfer $535,727.50 within the Department of Public Utilities, Division of Power and Water, Water Build America Bonds Fund, Fund No. 609, Dept/Div. No. 60-09, Object Level Three 6629, as follows:
Fund No. | Project No. | Project Name | OCA Code | Change
609 | 690236-100019 (New funding) | Alton-Darby W.L. Imp's | 623619 | -$50,592.58
609 | 690236-100029 (New funding) | N. Linden W.L. Imp's | 623629 | -$31,000.00
609 | 690424-100000 (New funding) | Lazelle Rd. 2MG Storage Tank | 609424 | -$454,134.92
609 | 690236-100033 (New funding) | Fire Hydrant Replacements 2010 | 623633 | +$535,727.50
SECTION 3. That the 2009 Capital Improvements Budget is hereby amended as follows:
Fund No. | Proj. No. | Proj. Name | Current Authority | Revised Authority | Change
609 | 690236-100019 (New funding) | Alton-Darby W.L. Imp's | $131,202 | $131,203 | +$1 (add $1 to cover change in cash transfer)
609 | 690236-100019 (New funding) | Alton-Darby W.L. Imp's | $131,203 | $80,610 | -$50,593
609 | 690236-100029 (New funding) | N. Linden W.L. Imp's | $200,000 | $169,000 | -$31,000
609 | 690424-100000 (New funding) | Lazelle Rd. 2MG Storage Tank | $4,734,691 | $4,280,556 | -$454,135
609 | 690236-100033 (New funding) | Fire Hydrant Replacements 2010 | $0 | $535,728 | +$535,728
SECTION 4. That the expenditure of $535,727.50 is hereby authorized for the Fire Hydrant Replacements 2010 Project within the Water Build America Bonds Fund, Fund No. 609, Division 60-09, Project No. 690236-100033 (New funding), Object Level Three 6629, OCA Code 623633.
SECTION 5. That said construction company shall conduct the work to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Utilities and the Administrator of the Division of Power and Water.
SECTION 6. 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 7. That the City Auditor is authorized to establish proper project accounting numbers as appropriate.
SECTION 8. 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 9. That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.