Explanation
BACKGROUND: The existing chlorine storage area at the Dublin Road Water Plant cannot be completely sealed. An accidental leak of this extremely toxic gas could cause evacuation of surrounding areas, and interrupt plant operations. Improvements to ventilation and egress, and incorporation of a chlorine gas scrubber system will provide compliance with all applicable codes, as well as increasing safety for personnel and surrounding residents. This contract provides for the construction of a separate chlorine feed and storage facility.
The procurement of this contract was conducted in accordance with Section 329.09.
Competitive bids were received and opened at the office of the Director of Public Utilities on February 11, 2004. Of the four (4) bids received, the lowest responsive and responsible and best bidder was Kokosing Construction Company, Inc. The bid of Smoot Construction Company of Ohio was non-responsive due to failure to complete the requirements of TIER I - MANDATORY FACTOR M-5 Construction Trades Licenses/Certificates Required. Bidders that are determined non-responsive to these mandatory factors shall not be considered for further evaluation under Tier II - Creditable Factors.
BIDDER AMOUNT
Smoot Construction Company of Ohio $ 9,840,373.20
Kokosing Construction Company, Inc. $10,068,345.00
Messer Construction Company $10,416,000.00
Reynolds, Inc. $10,704,750.00
FISCAL IMPACT: $12,100,000 was included in the 2003 C.I.B. for this project.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE NUMBER: 31-1023518
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To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Kokosing Construction Company, Inc. for the Dublin Road Water Plant Chlorine Storage Facility, for the Division of Water, to authorize the expenditure of $10,068,345.00 from the Waterworks Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund, and to authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds within the Waterworks Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund. ($10,068,345.00)
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WHEREAS, the Director of Public Utilities did receive and open bids on February 11, 2004 for the Dublin Road Water Plant Chlorine Storage Facility for the Division of Water, Department of Public Utilities, and
WHEREAS, a satisfactory low bid has been received, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a Contract with Kokosing Construction Company, Inc., for the Dublin Road Water Plant Chlorine Storage Facility, for the Division of Water, 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. The Director of Public Utilities be and is hereby authorized to enter into a Contract with Kokosing Construction Company, Inc., in the amount of $10,068,345.00 for the Dublin Road Water Plant Chlorine Storage Facility for the Division of Water, Department of Public Utilities, Contract No. 966 on the basis of the lowest responsive and responsible and best bid received on February 11, 2004.
Section 2. That for the purpose of paying the cost thereof, the expenditure of $10,068,345.00 is hereby authorized from Waterworks Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund, Fund No. 606, Department of Public Utilities, Division of Water, Dept./Div No. 60-09, Object Level Three 6623, Project No. 690379, OCA Code 606379.
Section 3. 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 account funded by monies from more than one source.
Section 4. The City Auditor is hereby authorized and directed to transfer funds from within the Waterworks Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund, Fund No. 606, Department of Public Utilities, Division of Water, as follows:
FROM: 690412 O'Sh. Res. Home Rd. Bridge Replacement $1,207,400.00
OCA Code 606412
690332 HCWP Sludge Pump Station $600,000.00
OCA Code 606332
690472 O'Shaughnessy Gatehouse Misc. Imp. $500,000.00
OCA Code 606411
690420 HCWP High & Low Serv. Piping Coating $69,040.00
OCA Code 690420
690351 McKinley Ave. Quarry Improvements $43,415.47
OCA Code 642900
690471 PAWP Electrical Service Upgrade $23,020.00
OCA Code 606471
690441 Alum Creek Pump Station Improvements $19,361.30
OCA Code 690441
690384 Griggs/Hoover Roadway Improvements $6,108.23
OCA Code 690384
TO: 690379 DRWP Chlorine Storage Facility $2,468,345.00
OCA Code 606379
Section 5. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law