Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Insituform Technologies, Inc. for the 2014 Annual Lining Project. This project work consists of the rehabilitation of approximately 69,800 LF of 8- thru 24-inch sewers utilizing the Cured-in-Place Pipe (CIPP) process, manhole rehabilitation, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract in accordance with the plans and specifications
This contract addresses city-wide projects as sewer line issues arise. The determination by the Division of Sewerage and Drainage through areas that are currently in need of rehabilitation or the use video inspection of sewer and stormwater lines.
2. THE PROJECT TIMELINE: Work is to be completed within 365 calendar days after the effective date of the Notice to Proceed.
3. PROCUREMENT: In accordance with the procedures set forth in Columbus City Code, Section 329.09, invitation for Bids were received October 22, 2014 for the 2014 Annual Lining Project. Two (2) competitive bids were received and opened at the Department of Public Utilities', 910 Dublin Road facility. The following bidders submitted bids:
Name CCCN Exp. Date City/State Status
Layne Inliner, LLC 01-0684682 02/06/2016 Hilliard, OH MAJ
Insituform Technologies LLC 13-3032158 04/22/2015 Chesterfield, MO MAJ
The selection process used the Bid Tab and Quality Factor Form evaluation and was awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible and best bidder. Layne Inliner had the lowest bid, but was deemed non-responsive because the wrong proposed unit pricing bid amounts were used for several items
Layne Inliner, LLC had submitted a signed addendum acknowledging the changed amounts. Therefore based on the submitted bids and the evaluation process, the bid was awarded to Insituform Technologies, Inc.
4. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: An emergency designation is not requested at this time.
5. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE No.: 13-3032158 | MAJ | Exp. 04/22/2015
6. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: Project will rehabilitate existing sanitary sewers within the City of Columbus reducing inflow and infiltration to the City's sanitary system. Project will mitigate sanitary sewer overflows to basements and waterways.
7. FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to expend up to $4,511,118.04 in funds from the Sanitary Sewer System General Obligation Bond Fund, Fund 664 for the 2014 Annual Lining Project which includes $1,000.00 for administration of Prevailing Wages.
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To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Insituform Technologies, Inc. for the 2014 Annual Lining Project; and to expend up to $4,511,118.04 from the Sanitary Sewer General Obligation Bond Fund. ($4,511,118.04)
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WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of Section 329.09 of the Columbus City Codes, four bids for the 2014 Annual Lining Project were received and opened on were received October 22, 2014 at the offices of the Director of Public Utilities; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Sewerage and Drainage's bid tab and quality factor form process was used to determine that the award for the 2014 Annual Lining Project be made to Insituform Technologies Inc.; and
WHEREAS, 69,800 LF of 8- thru 24-inch sewers utilizing the Cured-in-Place Pipe (CIPP) process, manhole rehabilitation, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize an expenditure of $4,511,118.04 for the 2014 Annual Lining Project, which includes $1,000.00 for the administration of Prevailing Wages to be paid from Operating Funds; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to expend up to $4,511,118.04 from the Sanitary Sewer General Obligation Fund, Fund 664; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, Department of Public Utilities is requesting that this Council authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Insituform Technologies, Inc. for the 2014 Annual Lining project, at the earliest practical date for the preservation of the public health, peace, property, safety, and; 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 enter into a construction contract with Insituform Technologies, Inc., 17988 Edison Avenue, Chesterfield, MO. 63005, for the 2014 Annual Lining Contract in accordance with the terms and conditions as shown in the agreement on file in the office of the Division of Sewerage and Drainage.
SECTION 2. That the Director of Public Utilities be and hereby is authorized to expend up to $4,510,118.04 from the Sewerage and Drainage Sanitary Sewer General Obligation Bond Fund from the Schreyer/Springs Integrated Solution Project | Fund 664 | Div. 60-05 | 650404-100041 | Obj. Lvl 3 6630 | OCA 640441 and to expend up to $1,000.00 for Prevailing Wage Administration in the following manner: Fund 664 | Div. 60-05 | 650404-100041 | Obj. Lvl 3 6687 | OCA 640441
SECTION 3. That the said firm, Insituform Technologies, Inc., shall perform the work to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Utilities and the Administrator of the Division of Sewerage and Drainage.
SECTION 4. 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 5. That the City Auditor is authorized to establish proper project accounting numbers as appropriate.
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 this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.