Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Columbus Water and Power to enter into a professional engineering services contract awarded through the City’s Request for Proposal process with The Osborn Engineering Company, for the General Architectural and Mechanical Services-Contract 1 Project, CIP #650235-101000, in an amount up to $380,000.00.
The Division of Water Reclamation owns and maintains over 200 buildings ranging in age from over 100 years old to current construction. Regular replacement and rehabilitation of building systems, including roofs, building facades, HVAC, plumbing, alarm, and lighting is necessary to keep the buildings in safe and effective working order. This contract will provide design services for the replacement, maintenance and upkeep of these buildings.
Community Planning Area: 99 - Citywide
TIMELINE & FUTURE MODIFICATION(S):
The contract is expected to begin in November 2026 and receive annual renewals in 2027, 2028, 2029, and 2030. This project will develop construction details through task order designs to rehabilitate, replace, or repair identified deficiencies. The contract is task based and the type and extent of work will vary by task.
ESTIMATED COST OF PROJECT:
The original contract amount will be $380,000.00. Three additional contract modifications are anticipated currently.
Cost summary:
Original Contract (current) $ 380,000.00
Future Mod 1 $ 750,000.00
Future Mod 2 $ 750,000.00
Future Mod 3 $ 750,000.00
Future Mod 4 $ 380,000.00
CONTRACT TOTAL $ 3,010,000.00
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT
The project will help keep the City water reclamation system functional and safe for City staff and residents. The project will create local construction work and help treatment facilities remain in compliance with their state and federal NPDES permits.
3. BID INFORMATION
This project was formally advertised on the Vendor Services and Bonfire websites and opened 4/10/26. Six proposals were received:
Name C.C. No. Exp. Date City/State Status
The Osborn Engineering Company CC006417 2/25/2027 Columbus, OH MAJ
Abbot Studios LLC CC-004796 10/17/2027 Columbus, OH MAJ
Dynotec Inc. CC-005053 02/05/2028 Columbus, OH MBE
Genuine Engineering Group CC-032942 06/22/2022 Columbus, OH MAJ
Gunzelman Architecture CC-048042 02/02/2026 Columbus, OH WBE
Prime AE Group Inc. CC-002102 02/25/2027 Columbus, OH MAJ
An evaluation committee reviewed the proposals and recommended that the General Architectural and Mechanical Services-Contract 1 project be awarded to The Osborn Engineering Company
The Osborn Engineering Company’s certification was in good standing at the time of the contract award.
4. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
The Osborn Engineering Company’s contract compliance number is CC006417 and expires on 2/25/27.
As part of their proposal, The Osborn Engineering Company has proposed the following subcontractors to perform contract work:
Company Name City/State ODI Certification Status
BBCO Design LLC Columbus, Ohio WBE
Black & Veatch Columbus, Ohio MAJ
Brown and Caldwell Columbus, Ohio MAJ
Resource International, Inc. Columbus, Ohio MAJ
CCI Engineering Services Columbus, Ohio MAJ
Hill International Inc. Columbus, Ohio MAJ
The certification of the above-listed companies was in good standing at the time the contract was awarded.
6. FISCAL IMPACT
A cash transfer of $380,000.00 is needed within the Sanitary Bond Fund, Fund 6109, to align cash with the proper project. An expenditure of up to $380,000.00 from the Sanitary Bond Fund, Fund 6109, is needed to pay for the project.
Title
To authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to enter into a professional engineering services contract with The Osborn Engineering Company, for the General Architectural and Mechanical Services-Contract 1 Project, to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation within the Sanitary Bond Fund; and to authorize an expenditure up to $380,000.00 from the Sanitary Bond Fund. ($380,000.00)
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WHEREAS, Columbus Water and Power is engaged in the General Architectural and Mechanical Services-Contract 1 project; and
WHEREAS, a Request for Proposals (RFP) was formally advertised on the Vendor Services and Bonfire websites and opened 4/10/26; and
WHEREAS, six proposals for the General Architectural and Mechanical Services-Contract 1 Project were received in response to the RFP; and
WHEREAS, the evaluation committee reviewed the proposals and recommended the contract be awarded to The Osborn Engineering Company; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to enter into a professional services contract with The Osborn Engineering Company for the General Architectural and Mechanical Services-Contract 1 project; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget to align budget authority with the proper project; and
WHEREAS, a transfer of cash and appropriations is necessary within the Sanitary Bond Fund, Fund 6109 of up to $380,000.00 to align cash with the proper project; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary in the daily operation of Columbus Water and Power to authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to enter into a professional engineering services with The Osborn Engineering Company; and NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of Columbus Water and Power is hereby authorized to enter into a professional engineering services agreement for the General Architectural and Mechanical Services-Contract 1 Project with The Osborn Engineering Company, 130 E. Chestnut Street, Suite 401, Columbus, OH 43215, for an expenditure up to $380,000.00, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract on file in Columbus Water and Power.
SECTION 2. That a transfer of $380,000.00, or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized in the Sanitary Bond Fund, Fund 6109, per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 3. That the expenditure of $380,000.00, or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized in the Sanitary Bond Fund, Fund 6109, per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 4. Funds are hereby deemed appropriated and expenditures and transfers authorized to carry out the purposes of this ordinance and the City Auditor shall establish such accounting codes as necessary.
SECTION 5. 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 6. 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 7. That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.