Explanation
BACKGROUND: This contract provides for Main Line Valve Replacement. Competitive bids were received and opened for this project at the office of the Director of Public Utilities on May 26, 2004. Three (3) bids were received on this project. The most responsive and responsible bid was submitted by Bale Contracting Inc., 1247 Stimmel Road, Columbus, Ohio, 43223. Contract to be awarded to same.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE NUMBER: 31-0996994
FISCAL IMPACT: The 2004 C.I.B. is being amended and funds are being provided by the July 14, 2004 bond sale.
BIDDERS AMOUNT
Bale Contracting Inc. $1,026,135.00
Darby Creek Excavating, Inc. $1,450,732.32
Kokosing Construction Co., Inc. $2,865,170.00
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Bale Contracting Inc. for Main Line Valve Replacement for the Division of Water, to amend the 2004 C.I.B., to authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds within the Waterworks Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund, and to authorize the expenditure of $1,026,135.00 from the Water Works Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund. ($1,026,135.00)
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WHEREAS, the Director of Public Utilities did receive and open bids on May 26, 2004, for Main Line Valve Replacement, and
WHEREAS, a responsive and responsible bid has been received, and
WHEREAS, in the usual daily operations of the Division of Water, Department of Public Utilities in that it is necessary to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract for Main Line Valve Replacement for the Division of Water for the preservation of public health, peace, property, safety and welfare; Now, Therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
Section 1. That the Director of Public Utilities is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Bale Contracting Inc., 1247 Stimmel Road, Columbus, Ohio, 43223, in the amount of $1,026,135.00 for construction of Main Line Valve Replacement for the Division of Water, Department of Public Utilities, Contract No. 1048, Project No. 690395, on the basis of the most responsive and responsible bid received on May 26, 2004.
Section 2. That the City Auditor is hereby authorized and directed to transfer funds within the Waterworks Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund, Fund No. 606, Department of Public Utilities, Division of Water, as follows:
From:
690236 Water Main Rehabilitation,
OCA Code 642900 $26,135.00
To:
690395 Valve Renewal Program -Main Line Valve Replacement,
OCA Code 606395 $26,135.00
Section 3. That for paying the cost of construction, the expenditure of $1,026,135.00 or as much thereof as may be needed be, and the same is hereby authorized from the Water Works Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund No. 606, Department 60, Division 09, OCA Code 606395, Object Level Three Code 6629, Object Level One 06, Project No. 690395.
Section 4. 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, except that no transfer shall be so made from a project funded by monies from more than one source.
Section 5. That Section 1, Public Utilities/Water 60-09 of Ordinance 1059-2004 is hereby amended as follows:
PROJECT 2004
NO. PROJECT BUDGET
690395 Valve Renewal Program -Main Line Valve Replacement $1,026,135 *(1)*
690236 Water Main Rehabilitation $7,251,365 *(2)*
Section 6. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.
2004 2004
ORIGINAL AMEMDED
BUDGET BUDGET COMMENTS
*(1)* $1,000,000 $1,026,135 AUTHORITY INCREASED
*(2)* $7,277,500 $7,251,365 AUTHORITY DECREASED