Explanation
BACKGROUND: The original contract provided for engineering design and Modification No. 1 provided for construction administration services for a separate chlorine storage feed system. Upon further consideration regarding safety concerns following the events of September 11, 2001, the Department of Public Utilities decided to redesign this system to utilize a different disinfection chemical in lieu of gaseous chlorine. In addition to the disinfection facility redesign services; this contract includes design services for a chlorine scrubber installation which is a temporary measure as the Dublin Road Water Plant is being redesigned to utilize a different disinfection chemical in lieu of gaseous chlorine. Improvements to incorporate a chlorine gas scrubber system at the Dublin Road Water Plant will provide compliance with all applicable codes, as well as increase safety. The first project modification was anticipated and identified in the original authorizing legislation. This contract modification was not previously anticipated and was a result of unexpected events, changing the direction of the design. This modification provides for additional engineering design for a new disinfection chemical to be utilized at the Dublin Road Water Plant.
CC 329.16 CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS:
1. Amount of additional funds to be expended under this modification: $1,107,000.00.
2. The extent of additional services provided are needed due to the expansion of the original scope of services to provide redesign of the disinfection facility to utilize a different disinfection chemical in lieu of gaseous chlorine. Design of a temporary chlorine scrubber installation and to provide for miscellaneous design changes for the Dublin Road Water Plant to be performed in conjunction with this project.
3. The work under this contract modification is a continuation of work previously performed by the Consultant; therefore, no other processes were used for procurement of these services.
4. The cost of this modification is based on material and labor, and was negotiated between the Consultant and the City, as documented by the Consultant's quotation letters, and verified by the Project Engineer.
CONTRACT AMOUNT:
Original contract amount $769,410.00
Modification No.1 $1,292,600.00
Modification No. 2 $1,107,000.00
New contract amount $3,169,010.00
FISCAL IMPACT: The last authorization for expenditures for this project occurred December 9, 2002 to modify the original contract in the amount of $1,292,600.00. The original authorization for expenditures for this project occurred July 31, 2000 in the amount of $769,410.00. $7,600,000.00 was budgeted in the 2004 C.I.B. and the project is being funded from current monies.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE NUMBER: 13-2653703
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify the contract with Malcolm Pirnie, Inc., for Professional Engineering Services for the Dublin Road Water Plant Chlorine Storage Improvements, for the Division of Water, and to authorize the expenditure of $1,107,000.00 from Waterworks Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund. ($1,107,000.00)
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WHEREAS: Contract No. EA-025110-002 was authorized by Ordinance No. 1893-00, passed July 31, 2000, was executed November 30, 2000 and approved by the City Attorney on December 8, 2000, to provide for engineering design services for the Dublin Road Water Plant Chlorine Storage Improvements, and
WHEREAS: This contract was subsequently modified by Contract No. EA-025167-001 which was authorized by Ordinance No. 1820-02, passed December 9, 2002, was executed January 23, 2003 and approved by the City Attorney on February 5, 2003, to provide for construction administration services for the Dublin Road Water Plant Chlorine Storage Improvements and
WHEREAS: Upon further consideration regarding safety concerns following the events of September 11, 2001, the Department of Public Utilities decided to redesign this system to utilize a different disinfection chemical in lieu of gaseous chlorine, and
WHEREAS: In addition to the disinfection facility redesign services, this contract includes design services for a chlorine scrubber installation which is a temporary measure as the Dublin Road Water Plant is currently being redesigned to utilize a different disinfection chemical in lieu of gaseous chlorine., and
WHEREAS: It is necessary to modify Contract No. EA-025110-002 to provide for the above listed revisions to the Dublin Road Water Plant Chlorine Storage Improvements project, and
WHEREAS: This modification provides for an increase of $1,107,000.00 to this contract, and
WHEREAS: It is necessary to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify Contract No. EA-025110-002, for Dublin Road Water Plant Chlorine Storage Improvements project, 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. The Director of Public Utilities be and is hereby authorized to modify Contract No EA-025110-002 with Malcolm Pirnie, Inc, in the amount of $1,107,000.00, for Dublin Road Water Plant Chlorine Storage Improvements project, for the Division of Water, Department of Public Utilities, Project No. 690379, Contract No. 966, terms and conditions of which are on file in the office of the Division of Water.
Section 2. That for the purpose of paying the cost thereof, the expenditure of $1,107,000.00 is hereby authorized from the Waterworks Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund, Fund 606, Department of Public Utilities, Division of Water, Dept./Division No. 60-09, Object Level Three 6682, Project No. 690379, OCA Code 606379.
Section 3. The City Auditor is hereby authorized to transfer the unencumbered balance in a project account to the unallocated balance account 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 account funded by monies from more than one source.
Section 4. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.