Explanation
1. BACKGROUND:
This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to execute a construction contract with the George J. Igel & and Company in the amount of $2,193,215.00 for the 2015 General Construction Contract. The work consists of miscellaneous sanitary and storm sewer structural repairs and installations and emergency work as directed by the Division of Sewerage and Drainage as may be necessary to complete the contract in accordance with the plans and specifications.
2. PROJECT TIMELINE: Contract work is required to be completed in a manner acceptable to the City within 365 days from the date that a Notice To Proceed (NTP) is issued by the City. Due to the nature of the contract, the completion date may be extended as funds remain.
3. PROCUREMENT INFORMATION: In accordance with the procedures set forth in Columbus City Code, Section 329. Bids were received and opened on May 6, 2015 at the Department of Public Utilities, 910 Dublin Road facility. Five (5) competitive bids were received and are listed below:
Name C.C. No Expires City/State Status
George J. Igel & Company 31-4214570 02/03/2017 Columbus, OH MAJ
Conie Construction 31-0800904 10/22/2016 Columbus, OH MAJ
John Eramo & Sons 31-0724866 12/16/2015 Hilliard, OH MAJ
The Righter Company Inc. 31-0889208 11/13/2016 Columbus, OH MAJ
Complete General Const. 31-4366382 10/03/2015 Columbus, OH MAJ
The Engineer's construction cost estimate was $2,330,500.00
George J. Igel & Company was selected based on the Bid Tabulation and Quality Factor Form review.
4. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE NO.: 31-4214570 | Expires 02/03/2017 | MAJ
5. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: An emergency designation is not requested for this legislation.
6. ECONOMIC IMPACT: This project was initiated to respond to emergency needs and miscellaneous sanitary and storm sewer structural repairs and installations as directed by the Division of Sewerage and Drainage.
7. FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes the transfer within and the expenditure of up to $2,193,215.00 from the Sanitary Sewer General Obligation Bond Fund (G.O.), Fund 664, and to amend the 2015 Capital Improvement Budget.
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To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with George J. Igel & and Company for the 2015 General Construction Project for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; to authorize the transfer within and the expenditure of up to $2,193,215.00 from the Sanitary Sewer General Obligation Bond Fund; and to amend the 2015 Capital Improvements Budget. ($2,193,215.00)
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WHEREAS, Five (5) competitive bids were received and opened at the Department of Public Utilities, 910 Dublin Road facility in accordance with the procedures set forth in Columbus City Code, Section 329; where upon it was determined that George J. Igel & and Company submitted the lowest, best, and most responsive bid; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the transfer within and the expenditure of up to $2,193,215.00 from the Sanitary Sewer G.O. Bond Fund, Fund 664, for purposes of providing authority and sufficient funding for the aforementioned project expenditure; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize an amendment to the 2015 Capital Improvement Budget for purposes of creating and providing sufficient budget authority for the aforementioned expenditure; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Utilities Division of Sewerage and Drainage is requesting that this Council authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with George J. Igel & and Company for the 2015 General Construction Project at the earliest practical date; now, therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of Public Utilities is, authorized to enter into a construction contract with George J. Igel & and Company, 2040 Alum Creek Dr., Columbus, OH 43207, for the 2015 General Construction Project in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract on file with the Division of Sewerage and Drainage.
SECTION 2. That the City Auditor is hereby authorized to transfer $2,193,215.00 within the Department of Public Utilities, Division of Sewerage and Drainage | Dept. /Div. No. 60-05 | Sewerage and Drainage Sanitary Sewer General Obligation Bond Fund | Fund 664 | Object Level Three 6630, as follows:
From:
Project No. | Project Name | OCA Code | Change
650009-100000 | Real Time Control | 646009 | -$251,346.20
650260-103000 | SWWTP Small Capital Projects | 626030 | -$1,320,000.00
650260-104000 | Compost Facility SCP | 642604 | -$400,000.00
650352-100005 | SWWTP New Headworks Waste Digester Gas | 643525 | -$97,133.75
650404-100041 | 2014 Annual Lining | 640441 | -$124,735.05
To:
Project No. | Project Name | OCA Code | Change
650745-100007 | 2015 General Construction Contract | 647457 | +$2,193,215.00
SECTION 3. That the 2013 Capital Improvements Budget Ordinance No. 0577-2015 is hereby amended as follows, to provide sufficient budget authority for the Capital Improvement Projects listed herein:
Proj. No. | Proj. Name | Current Authority | Revised Authority | (Change)
650009-100000 | Real Time Control | -$251,346 | $0 | (-$251,346)
650260-103000 | SWWTP Small Capital Projects | $1,320,000 | $0 | (-$1,320,000)
650260-104000 | Compost Facility SCP | $400,000 | $0 | (-$400,000)
650352-100005 | SWWTP New Headworks Waste Digester Gas | $97,133 | $0 | (-$97,133)
650404-100041 | 2014 Annual Lining | $146,304 | $21,569 | (-$124,736)
650745-100007 | 2015 General Construction Contract | $0 | $2,193,215 | (+$2,193,215)
SECTION 4. That the Director of Public Utilities be and hereby is authorized to expend up to a total of $2,193,215.00 in the following manner:
Div. 60-05| Fund 664 | 650745-100007 | 2015 General Construction Project | Object Level Three 6630 | 647457 | $2,193,215.00
SECTION 5. That the said engineering firm, George J. Igel & and Company, shall perform the work to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Utilities and the Administrator of the Division of Sewerage and Drainage.
SECTION 6. That the funds necessary to carry out the purpose of this Ordinance are hereby deemed appropriated, and the City Auditor shall establish such accounting codes as necessary.
SECTION 7. 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 8. That the City Auditor is authorized to establish proper project accounting numbers as appropriate.
SECTION 9. 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 10. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.