Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Nickolas Savko and Sons, Inc., in the amount of $4,297,524.28; to encumber funds with the Transportation Division for inspection, testing, and prevailing wage coordination services in the amount of $431,753.72; all in connection with the Idlewild Drive Stormwater System Improvements and Waterline Improvements Projects.
This project includes $3,628,612.00 for Stormwater System Improvements as directed by the Project Engineer, which will be paid from the Storm Super Build America Bonds Fund; and $1,100,666.00 for Water Line Improvements as directed by the Project Engineer, which will be paid from the Water Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund.
2. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened five (5) bids on June 29, 2011. These bids were received from: Nickolas Savko & Sons-$4,297,524.28, Complete General-$4,745,659.31, George Igel-$4,749,724.64, Elite Excavating-$4,846,782.71 and John Eramo & Sons-$4,921,620.80.
The lowest and best bid was from Nickolas Savko and Sons, Inc., for $4,297,524.28. Additional information regarding each bidder, description of work, contract timeframe, detailed amounts and sub-contractors can be found on the attached Legislation Information Form.
Contract Compliance Information: 31-0907362, expires 03/03/13, Majority
3. FISCAL IMPACT: There is sufficient cash and authority for the Stormwater portion of this project in the Storm Super Build America Bonds Fund. A transfer of funds within the Water Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund and an amendment to the 2011 Capital Improvements Budget will also be necessary.
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To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a construction contract with Nickolas Savko and Sons, Inc.; to provide for payment of inspection, material testing and related services to the Transportation Division for the Idlewild Drive Stormwater System Improvements and Waterline Improvements Projects, for the Divisions of Sewerage and Drainage & Power and Water; to authorize the expenditure of $3,628,612.00 from the Storm Super Build America Bonds Fund; to authorize the transfer and expenditure of $1,100,666.00 within the Water Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund; and to authorize an amendment to the 2011 Capital Improvements Budget. ($4,729,278.00)
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WHEREAS, five (5) bid proposals were received and publicly opened in the offices of the Director of Public Utilities on June 29, 2011 for the construction of the Idlewild Drive Stormwater System Improvements and Waterline Improvements Projects; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to award and execute a construction contract and to encumber and expend funds to provide for payment of inspection, testing and prevailing wage coordination services costs associated with the Idlewild Drive Stormwater System Improvements and Waterline Improvements Projects; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary for this Council to authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds within the Water Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize an amendment to the 2011 Capital Improvements Budget for purposes of providing sufficient funding and spending authority for the aforementioned project expenditure; and
WHEREAS, this project will mitigate street and yard flooding and improve water infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Utilities, Divisions of Sewerage and Drainage & Power and Water it is necessary to enter into a construction contract with Nickolas Savko and Sons, Inc. for the Idlewild Drive Stormwater System Improvements and Waterline Improvements Projects 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. That the Director of Public Utilities be, and hereby is, authorized to award and execute a contract for construction of the Idlewild Drive Stormwater System Improvements and Waterline Improvements Projects with the lowest and best bidder, Nickolas Savko and Sons, Inc., 4636 Shuster Road.; Columbus, Ohio 43214; in the amount of $4,297,524.28 in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract on file in the Office of the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to obtain the necessary inspection, testing and prevailing wage coordination services from the Transportation Division; and to pay up to a maximum amount of $431,753.72.
SECTION 2. That the City Auditor is hereby authorized to transfer $1,100,666.00 within the Division of Power and Water, Dept/Div. No. 60-09, Water Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund, Fund No. 606, Object Level One 06, Object Level Three 6629, as follows:
Project No. | Project Name | OCA Code | change
606 | 690263-100000 (carryover) | Doherty Rd. W.L. Imp's | 690263 | -$2,929.01
606 | 690290-100000 (carryover) | Distribution Imp's | 642900 | -$160,934.59
606 | 690331-100000 (carryover) | HCWP Lagoon Sldg Rmvl | 606331 | -$721,655.75
606 | 690403-100000 (carryover) | Champion Ave. W.L. Imp's | 606403 | -$116,517.56
606 | 690455-100000 (carryover) | Joyce Ave. W.L. Imp's | 690455 | -$58,723.00
606 | 690483-100000 (carryover) | Chatterton Rd. W.L. Imp's | 690483 | -$27,550.00
606 | 690501-100000 (carryover) | Hague Ave. W.L. Imp's | 665010 | -$12,356.09
606 | 690236-100008 (carryover) | Idlewild Dr. Area W.L. Imp's | 692368 | +$1,100,666.00
SECTION 3. That the 2011 Capital Improvements Budget is hereby amended as follows:
Proj. No. | Proj. Name | Current Authority | Revised Authority | Change
606 | 690263-100000 (carryover) | Doherty Rd. W.L. Imp's | $0 | $2,930 | +$2,930 (establish cash for cancellation)
606 | 690263-100000 (carryover) | Doherty Rd. W.L. Imp's | $2,930 | $0 | -$2,930
606 | 690290-100000 (carryover) | Distribution Imp's | $0 | $160,935 | +$160,935 (establish cash for cancellation)
606 | 690290-100000 (carryover) | Distribution Imp's | $160,935 | $0 | -$160,935
606 | 690331-100000 (carryover) | HCWP Lagoon Sldg Rmvl | $750,000 | $28,344 | -$721,656
606 | 690403-100000 (carryover) | Champion Ave. W.L. Imp's | $0 | $116,518 | +$116,518 (establish cash for cancellation)
606 | 690403-100000 (carryover) | Champion Ave. W.L. Imp's | $116,518 | $0 | -$116,518
606 | 690455-100000 (carryover) | Joyce Ave. W.L. Imp's | $0 | $58,723 | +$58,723 (establish cash for cancellation)
606 | 690455-100000 (carryover) | Joyce Ave. W.L. Imp's | $58,723 | $0 | -$58,723
606 | 690483-100000 (carryover) | Chatterton Rd. W.L. Imp's | $0 | $27,550 | +$27,550 (establish cash for cancellation)
606 | 690483-100000 (carryover) | Chatterton Rd. W.L. Imp's | $27,550 | $0 | -$27,550
606 | 690501-100000 (carryover) | Hague Ave. W.L. Imp's | $106,793 | $94,436 | -$12,357
606 | 690236-100008 (carryover) | Idlewild Dr. Area W.L. Imp's | $0 | $1,100,669 | +$1,100,669
SECTION 4. That for the purpose of paying the cost of the construction contract, the cost of inspection, testing and prevailing wage coordination services, the following expenditure, or as much thereof as may be needed is hereby authorized as follows: Division 60-15, Storm Super Build America Bonds Fund No. 677, Project 610973-100000, Object Level Three 6621, OCA Code 677973, Amount $3,628,612.00.
SECTION 5. That for the purpose of paying the cost of the construction contract, the cost of inspection, testing and prevailing wage coordination services, the following expenditure, or as much thereof as may be needed is hereby authorized as follows: Division 60-09, Water Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund, Fund No. 606, Project 690236-100008 (carryover), Object Level Three 6629, OCA Code 692368, Amount $1,100,666.00.
SECTION 6. That the said construction company shall conduct the work to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Utilities and the Administrators of the Division of Sewerage and Drainage & Power and Water.
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.