Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an engineering agreement with Black & Veatch Corporation for the Lockbourne Intermodal Subtrunk Air Quality Improvements project. As part of the Northern Pickaway Joint Economic Development District (JEDD) agreement the City of Columbus agreed to construct the sanitary sewer infrastructure necessary to serve the district. A majority of that area will be served via the 60-78" Lockbourne Intermodal Subtrunk Sewer (LIS) which is currently under design. During the design of this subtrunk, a preliminary ventilation and odor control study conducted by Harvey W. Sorensen (HWS) in September of 2013 determined that air quality control would be required in order to prevent odor releases and pressurizing of the sanitary system. This project will design and construct the necessary air quality control devices.
2. Project Timeline: Contract work is expected to be completed in a manner acceptable to the City within 18 to 24 months from the date that a Notice To Proceed (NTP) is given by the City.
3. Procurement Information: The Division advertised for an RFP for the Lockbourne Intermodal Subtrunk Air Quality Improvements project on the City of Columbus's Vendor Services website and in the City Bulletin in accordance with the provisions of Section 329.14 of Columbus City Codes. The Division of Sewerage and Drainage received two proposals in November 2014. The proposal was reviewed and evaluated by the Proposal Evaluation Committee and determined that the proposal met or exceeded the minimum qualifications as stated in the RFP. The two proposals were ranked in the following manner:
Name C.C. No./Exp. Date City/State Status
Black & Veatch Corp. 43-1833073 / 9-30-15 Columbus, OH MAJ
Chester Engineers 20-2401674 / 6-30-15 Columbus, OH MBE
4. Contract Compliance No.: 43-1833073| MAJ | (Expires 09/30/2015)
5. Emergency Designation: An Emergency designation is not requested at this time.
6. Economic Impact: This project is being completed to prevent future odor complaints within the project area once the Lockbourne Intermodal Subtrunk sewer is completed. An evaluation of the proposed subtrunk showed that constructing odor control facilities will be necessary once it is put into service. This project will allow the City to improve the environment of the neighborhoods in and around the facilities and future subtrunk alignment while fostering a better working relationship with the surrounding community.
7. FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to transfer within and expend up to $576,425.09 from the Sanitary Sewer General Obligation Bond Fund, Fund 664 for the Lockbourne Intermodal Subtrunk Air Quality Improvements project and to amend the 2015 Capital Improvements Budget.
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To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a professional engineering services agreement with Black & Veatch Corporation for the Lockbourne Intermodal Subtrunk Air Quality Improvements project; to authorize the transfer within and expenditure of up to $576,425.09 from the Sanitary Sewer Obligation Bond Fund for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, and to amend the 2015 Capital Improvements Budget. ($576,425.09)
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WHEREAS, the Department of Public Utilities advertised for an Request For Proposals (RFP) for the Lockbourne Intermodal Subtrunk Air Quality Improvements project in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 329 of Columbus City Code; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Sewerage and Drainage received two proposals which were reviewed and determined that Black & Veatch Corporation met and/or exceeded the minimum qualifications; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to transfer within and expend up to $576,425.09 for the Lockbourne Intermodal Subtrunk Air Quality Improvements project from the Sanitary Sewer General Obligation Fund, Fund 664; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the 2015 Capital Improvements 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 an engineering agreement with Black & Veatch Corporation for the Lockbourne Intermodal Subtrunk Air Quality Improvements 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 an engineering agreement with Black & Veatch Corporation, 4016 Townsfair Way, Columbus, Ohio 43219 in connection with the Lockbourne Intermodal Subtrunk Air Quality Improvements 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 the City Auditor is hereby authorized to transfer $576,425.09 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 6676, as follows:
From:
Project No. | Project Name | OCA Code | Change
650014-100000 | Sanitary Sewer Construction | 664140 | -$500,000.00
650870-100004 | Overbrook Chatham Integrated Solution | 687004 | -$76,425.09
To:
Project No. | Project Name | OCA Code | Change
650491-100005 | Lockbourne Intermodal Subtrunk Air Quality | 649105 | +$576,425.09
SECTION 3. That the Director of Public Utilities be and hereby is authorized to expend up to $576,425.09 from the Sanitary Sewer General Obligation Bond Fund, Fund 664 | Div. 60-05 | Obj. Lvl Three - 6676
Project No. | Project Name | OCA Code | Obj Lvl 3 | Amount ($)
650491-100005 | Lockbourne Intermodal Subtrunk Air Quality | 649105 | +$576,425.09
SECTION 4. That the 2015 Capital Improvements Budget is hereby amended as follows:
Fund No. | Proj. No. | Proj. Name | Current Authority | Revised Authority | Change
650014-100000 | Sanitary Sewer Construction | $500,000 | $0 | (-$500,000.00)
650870-100004 | Overbrook Chatham Integrated Solution | $79,501 | $3,076 | (-$76,426)
650491-100005 | Lockbourne Intermodal Subtrunk Air Quality | $0 | $576,426 | (+$576,426)
SECTION 5. That said company, Black & Veatch, Inc. shall conduct 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 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.