Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with UCL, Inc., in the amount of $434,240.00, for the Recoating of the Henderson Road East and West Tank Interiors Project, Division of Power and Water Contract Number 1173.
This project consists of spot prepare, prime and full overcoat of the interior dry areas as well as removing and replacing the interior wet area coating systems of both the east and west 1 million gallon elevated tanks, as well as minor tank.
2. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened seven bids on February 9, 2011. Bids were received from: UCL, Inc. - $434,240.00; George Kountoupes Painting co. - $590,585.00; TMI Coatings, Inc. - $1,173,000.00; Classic Protective Coatings, Inc. - $2,377,395.00; American Suncraft Construction Co. - $4,861,077.60; L.C. United Painting Co. - $235,175.00 (non-responsive); and V & T Painting, LLC - $1,761,110.00 (non-responsive).
The lowest, best, most responsive, responsible bid was from UCL, Inc. in the amount of $434,240.00. Their Contract Compliance Number is 31-1697362 (2/15/13, Majority). Additional information regarding each bidder, description of work, contract time frame and detailed amounts can be found on the attached Legislation Information Form.
Searches in the Excluded Party List System (Federal) and the Findings for Recovery list (State) produced no findings against UCL, Inc.
3. FISCAL IMPACT: A transfer of funds within the Water Build America Bonds Fund will be necessary.
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To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a construction contract with UCL, Inc. for the Recoating of the Henderson Road East and West Tank Interiors Project; for the Division of Power and Water; and to authorize a transfer and expenditure of $434,240.00 within the Water Build America Bonds Fund. ($434,240.00)
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WHEREAS, seven bids for the Recoating of the Henderson Road East and West Tank Interiors Project were received and publicly opened in the offices of the Director of Public Utilities on February 9, 2011; and
WHEREAS, the lowest, best, most responsive, responsible bid was from UCL, Inc. in the amount of $434,240.00; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to award and execute a construction contract for the Recoating of the Henderson Road East and West Tank Interiors Project; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary for this Council authorize the transfer and expenditure of funds within the Water Build America Bonds Fund, for the Division of Power and Water, and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation of the Division of Power and Water, Department of Public Utilities, to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with UCL, Inc. for the Recoating of the Henderson Road East and West Tank Interiors Project, for the preservation of the 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 construction contract for the Recoating of the Henderson Road East and West Tank Interiors Project with the lowest, best, most responsive, responsible bidder, UCL, Inc., 2025 Stapleton Ct., Cincinnati, Ohio 45245; in the amount of $434,240.00; in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract on file in the Office of the Division of Power and Water.
SECTION 2. That the City Auditor is hereby authorized to transfer $434,240.00 within the Department of Public Utilities, Division of Power and Water, Water Build America Bonds Fund, Fund No. 609, Dept/Div. No. 60-09, Object Level Three 6621, as follows:
Fund No. | Project No. | Project Name | OCA Code | Change
609 | 690460-100000 (carryover) | Dublin Rd. 8"-12" W.M. | 609460 | -$434,240.00
609 | 690477-100002 (carryover) | Henderson Rd. Tank Ptg | 694772 | +$434,240.00
SECTION 3. That the expenditure of $434,240.00 is hereby authorized for the Recoating of the Henderson Road East and West Tank Interiors Project within the Water Build America Bonds Fund, Fund No. 609, Division 60-09, Project No. 690477-100002 (carryover), Object Level Three 6621, OCA Code 694772.
SECTION 4. That said construction company shall conduct the work to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Utilities and the Administrator of the Division of Power and Water.
SECTION 5. 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 6. That the City Auditor is authorized to establish proper project accounting numbers as appropriate.
SECTION 7. 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 8. That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.