Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into contracts with Complete General Construction Company, Resource International, Inc, and Korda/Nemeth Engineering Inc. in relation to the Mayor’s Emergency dated May 26, 2026, for the emergency repair of a 78-inch diameter brick sewer located at the intersection of Pearl Street and Brewers Alley.
An emergency has developed in the Department of Public Utilities, Division of Water Reclamation (DWR). During excessive rainfall beginning the week of May 18, 2026, and reported sewer back-ups, DWR was made aware of a 78-inch diameter brick sewer located at the intersection of Pearl Street and Brewers Alley had failed. As a result, DWR has an immediate need to contract with multiple qualified companies to assist with the sewer repairs. The Department has identified several firms that possess the personnel, equipment, and expertise necessary to quickly and safely repair the damaged sewer and restore service.
2. FISCAL IMPACT
The funds for this expenditure have been identified and are available within the Department of Utilities Sewer System Operating Fund, Fund 6100 in the amount of $6,250,000.00. Funds in the amount of $6,250,000.00 will need to be appropriated.
3. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
Complete General Construction Company’s contract compliance number is CC-006056 and expires 10/17/2027.
Resource International, Inc.’s contract compliance number is CC-004197 and expires 2/10/2028.
Korda/Nemeth Engineering Inc.’s contract compliance number is CC-004467 and expires 2/13/2027.
All certifications were in good standing at the time of contract award.
4. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
The department requests emergency designation for this ordinance to prevent further interruption of, or disruption of, the City’s daily infrastructural operations.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into construction contracts with Complete General Construction Company, Resource International, Inc., and Korda/Nemeth Engineering Inc. per the Mayor’s Emergency dated May 26, 2026 for the emergency repair of a 78-inch diameter brick sewer located at the intersection of Pearl Street and Brewers Alley; to authorize the appropriation of the unappropriated balance of the Sewer System Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($6,250,000.00)
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WHEREAS, a Mayor’s Emergency exists in the Department of Public Utilities, Division of Water Reclamation; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance will authorize the appropriation of $6,250,000.00 for the three contracts per the accounting codes attached; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the City of Columbus, in that it is immediately necessary for the Director of the Department of Utilities to enter into enter into contracts with Complete General Construction Company, Resource International, Inc., and Korda/Nemeth Engineering Inc. to provide emergency repair services to the 78-inch diameter brick sewer located at the intersection of Pearl Street and Brewers Alleys, necessary to keep the Sewer operational, functional, and safe, thereby preserving the public health, peace, property, safety, welfare; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That from the unappropriated monies and from all monies estimated to come into said fund from any and all sources and unappropriated for any other purpose during the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, the sum of $6,250,000 is appropriated in Fund 6100 Sewer System Operating Fund in Object Class 06 Capital, per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 2. That the Director of Public Utilities is hereby authorized to enter into a construction services contract modification for the 2021 General Construction Contract - Storm / Sanitary project for the Mayor’s Emergency dated May 26, 2026 with Complete General Construction Co., 1221 East Fifth Ave. Columbus, OH 43219, in an amount up to $5,000,000.00, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract on file in the Department of Public Utilities.
SECTION 3. That the Director of Public Utilities is authorized to enter into a contract modification with Resource International, Inc. 6350 Presidential Gateway, Columbus, OH 43231, for construction administration and inspection services 2026 - 2028 for the Mayor’s Emergency dated May 26, 2026, in an amount not to exceed $1,000,000.00, in accordance with the terms and conditions as shown in the contract on file with the Department of Public Utilities.
SECTION 4. That the Director of Public Utilities is hereby authorized to enter into professional services contract for the General Engineering Services - Storm & Sanitary for the Mayor’s Emergency dated May 26, 2026 with Korda/Nemeth Engineering Inc., 1650 Watermark Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43215 for engineering services in an amount up to $250,000.00, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract on file in the Department of Public Utilities.
SECTION 5. Funds are hereby deemed appropriated and expenditures authorized to carry out the purposes of this Ordinance and the City Auditor shall establish such accounting codes as necessary.
SECTION 6. 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 7. That 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.
SECTION 8. That for the reasons stated in the preamble, this ordinance is hereby declared an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor, or ten days after passage if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.