Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Kenmore Construction Co., Inc., for the Barnett Rd Storm Sewer Improvements & the Barnett Rd Water Main Improvements project, CIP #611040-100000 & 690236-100139, in an amount up to $4,950,844.68; and to encumber funds with the Department of Public Service for prevailing wage services in an amount up to $2,000.00, for a total expenditure of up to $4,952,844.68.
This project will install new storm sewer and water main. The storm sewer level of service will be increased for the roadway and neighborhoods. The water main will replace a section of degrading water main.
The Community Area for this ordinance will be 57 - Mid East.
TIMELINE: Contract work is required to be completed in a manner acceptable to the City within 455 days from the date that a Notice to Proceed (NTP) is given by the City. Work will continue until the project scope is completed and accepted by the City.
ESTIMATED COST OF PROJECT: The bid amount and proposed award amount is $4,950,844.68, including a 10% construction contingency amount that will be utilized to fund needed and approved changes in the work. No contract modifications are anticipated at this time; however, construction exigency might later compel modification of this contract, if unforeseen difficulties are encountered.
Cost summary:
Original Contract $4,950,844.68
Future Anticipated Needs $0.00
Prevailing Wage Services $ 2,000.00
CONTRACT TOTAL $ 4,952,844.68
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT
This project will install new storm sewer and water main to improve the degraded system in this area. This project will increase level of service for Barnett Rd and surrounding neighborhoods.
3. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD
An Invitation for Bids for the Barnett Rd Storm Sewer Improvements & the Barnett Rd Water Main Improvements project was advertised on the Vendor Services and Bid Express websites from 06/11/25 through 07/16/25. Six bids were received for the project and were opened on 07/16/25. The following companies submitted a bid:
Company Bid Amount Compliance Number Certification Status
1. Kenmore Construction Co., Inc. $4,950,844.68 006456 MAJ
2. Elite Excavating Co. of Ohio, Inc. $6,148,239.05 001064 MAJ
3. Complete General Construction $6,446,543.92 006056 MAJ
4. Danbert, Inc. $6,510,240.82 004618 MAJ
5. Driven Excavating LLS $6,968,013.72 033459 MAJ
6. Trucco Construction Co., Inc. $8,875,824.50 004988 MAJ
The Kenmore Construction Co., Inc. bid was deemed the lowest, best, most responsive and responsible bid in the amount of $4,950,844.68.
4. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
Kenmore Construction Co., Inc.’s contract compliance number is CC006456 and expires 3/18/26.
Searches in the Excluded Party List System (Federal) and the Findings for Recovery list (State) produced no findings against Kenmore Construction Co., Inc.
Kenmore Construction Co., Inc. listed the following companies as subcontractors for this project:
Company Name City/State ODI Certification Status
Decker Construction Co. Columbus, Ohio MAJ
Jess Howard Electric Company Blacklick, Ohio MAJ
Griffin Pavement Striping Columbus, Ohio MAJ
Paul Peterson Company Columbus, Ohio MAJ
Rath Builders Supply, Inc. Columbus, Ohio WBE
The certification of Kenmore Construction Co., Inc. and the above companies was in good standing at the time the bid was awarded.
5. PRE-QUALIFICATION STATUS
Kenmore Construction Co., Inc. and all subcontractors have met code requirements with respect to pre-qualification, pursuant to relevant sections of Columbus City Code Chapter 329.
6. FISCAL IMPACT
The Barnett Rd Stormwater Improvements portion of this project is anticipated to be financed with a loan from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund (WPCLF), a program jointly administered by the Ohio EPA's Division of Environmental and Financial Assistance and the Ohio Water Development Authority (OWDA). City Council authorized this loan application and acceptance of funding via Ordinance 2720-2024, passed by Council on 10/28/24. This loan is expected to be approved at the OWDA October Board meeting. This ordinance is contingent upon the loan being approved by OWDA. The Department of Public Utilities will inform the Auditor's Office when this loan has been approved. The 2025 Capital Improvement Budget will need to be modified to align budget authority with the proper project. Funds will need to be appropriated in the OWDA Storm Sewers Fund, Fund 6211.
The Barnett Rd Water Main Improvements project is anticipated to be financed with a loan from the Ohio Water Development Authority Direct Loan Program. City Council authorized this loan application and acceptance of loan funding via Ordinance 0700-2025, passed by Council on 3/31/25. This ordinance is contingent upon the approval of the OWDA loan, which is anticipated to be approved in October 2025. The 2025 Capital Improvement Budget will need to be modified to align budget authority with the proper project. Funds will need to be appropriated in the Water - Water Fresh Market Rate Fund, Fund 6014.
The Water Pollution Control Loan Fund (WPCLF) and the Ohio Water Development Authority (OWDA) Direct Loan Program are both reimbursement programs. Purchase orders will need to be established to Kenmore Construction Co., Inc. for this contract modification. Public Utilities will need to pay the construction charges directly to Kenmore Construction Co., Inc., and then submit reimbursement requests based upon these paid invoices to OWDA for OWDA to reimburse Public Utilities.
Funding in the amount of $2,000.00 is appropriated and available within the Storm Bond Fund, Fund 6204, to pay the Department of Public Service to provide prevailing wage services for this project. An amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget is necessary to align budget authority with the proper project. A transfer of cash and appropriation is needed to align cash and appropriation with the proper project.
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To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Kenmore Construction Co., Inc., for the Barnett Rd Storm Sewer Improvements & the Barnett Rd Water Main Improvements project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the OWDA Storm Sewers Fund and the Water - Water Fresh Market Rate Fund; to transfer cash and appropriation within the Storm Bond Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving both loans for this project; and to authorize the expenditure of $4,952,844.68 from the OWDA Storm Sewers Fund, the Water - Water Fresh Market Rate Fund, and the Storm Bond Fund to pay for the project. ($4,952,844.68)
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WHEREAS, the Department of Public Utilities is engaged in the Barnett Rd Storm Sewer Improvements & the Barnett Rd Water Main Improvements project; and
WHEREAS, six bids for the Barnett Rd Storm Sewer Improvements & the Barnett Rd Water Main Improvements project were received and opened on 07/16/25; and
WHEREAS, the lowest, best, most responsive and responsible bid was from Kenmore Construction Co., Inc.; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance 2720-2024 authorized the Barnett Rd Storm Sewer Improvements project to be funded by a loan to be obtained through the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund (WPCLF); and
WHEREAS, Ordinance 0700-2025 authorized the Barnett Rd Water Main Improvements project to be funded by a loan to be obtained through the Water - Water Fresh Market Rate Fund Loan Account; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance is contingent upon both loans being approved; and
WHEREAS, the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget must be modified to align budget authority with the proper project; and
WHEREAS, funds must be appropriated within the OWDA Storm Sewers Fund, Fund 6211 and the Water - Water Fresh Market Rate Fund, Fund 6014; and
WHEREAS, a transfer of cash and appropriation within the Storm Bond Fund, Fund 6204, is necessary to align cash and appropriation with the proper project; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Kenmore Construction Co., Inc. for the Barnett Rd Storm Sewer Improvements & the Barnett Rd Water Main Improvements projects; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize an expenditure of funds from the OWDA Storm Sewers Fund, the Storm Bond Fund, and the Water - Water Fresh Market Rate Fund to pay for the project; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget authorized by Ordinance 1790-2025 be amended as follows to establish sufficient budget authority for this project:
Fund / Project Number / Project Name (Funding Source) / Current Authority / Revised Authority / Change
6211 / 611040-100000 / Barnett Rd Storm Sewer Improvements (WPCLF Loan) / $4,370,000.00 / $4,777,673.00 / $407,673.00 (To match the loan amount)
6014 / 690236-100139 / Barnett Rd Water Main Improvements (OWDA Direct Loan) / $450,000.00 / $786,837.00 / $336,837.00 (To match the loan amount)
6204 / 611030-100000 / Holton Park and Eureka Avenue Green Infrastructure Improvements (Voted Storm Carryover) / $7,165.00 / $5,165.00 / ($2,000.00)
6204 / 611040-100000 / Barnett Rd Storm Sewer Improvements (Voted Storm Carryover) / $0.00 / $2,000.00 / $2,000.00
SECTION 2. That the appropriation of $4,950,844.68, or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized in the OWDA Storm Sewers Fund, Fund 6211 and the Water - Water Fresh Market Rate Fund, Fund 6014, per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 3. That the Director of the Department of Public Utilities is hereby authorized to enter into a construction contract for the Barnett Rd Storm Sewer Improvements & the Barnett Rd Water Main Improvements project with Kenmore Construction Co., Inc., 700 Home Avenue, Akron, Ohio 44310, in an amount up to $4,950,844.68; in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract on file in the Department of Public Utilities; and to obtain the necessary construction administration and inspection services for this project from the Department of Public Services in an amount up to $2,000.00.
SECTION 4. That the expenditure of $4,952,844.68, or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized to pay for this contract per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 5. That the transfer of $2,000.00, or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized between projects within the Storm Bond Fund, Fund 6204, per the account codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 6. This ordinance is contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority's Board approving both loans for this project.
SECTION 7. That 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 8. 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 9. 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 10. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.