Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract modification for the construction contract with The Righter Company, Inc., for the Greenlawn Dam Rehabilitation Project, CIP #611038-100002, in an amount up to $493,650.00.
This project originated from an Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) assessment of the Greenlawn Dam. Improvements to the low-head dam will protect the existing utility infrastructure. Based on the 2016 ODNR report, the Greenlawn Low Head Dam needs concrete and structural repairs. Ordinance 0437-2025, passed by City Council on 3/24/25, authorized the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with The Righter Company, Inc., to perform concrete and structural repairs to the Greenlawn Low Head Dam. Damage to the dam was more extensive than known and could not have been found until work began due to the hidden nature of the damage, requiring a change in the construction method. A revised construction method is needed to properly perform the work. These changes will also ultimately require an extension of the cofferdam control. The cost of the change in construction method and the unplanned cost to extend the cofferdam control exceeds the available project contingency funding. Work cannot be completed without additional funding.
Planning Area 54-Franklinton and 55-Downtown
1.1 Amount of additional funds to be expended: $493,650.00
Original Contract $ 2,961,978.00 (PO505778, ORD 0437-2025)
Contract Modification #1 $ 493,650.00 (Current)
CONTRACT TOTAL $ 3,455,628.00
1.2. Reason other procurement processes are not used
This is a contract modification to add funding for unanticipated costs due to damage to the dam being more extensive than known. The Righter Co. was the lowest, responsive bidder; therefore another procurement process is not required.
1.3. How cost of modification was determined
The cost of the modification was determined based upon existing bid item costs and allowable expenses, with negotiation for needed additional line items.
1.4. Timeline
There is no change in the estimated timeline at this time. The contract started in May 2025 and is estimated to end in 2026.
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT
This project originated from an ODNR assessment of Greenlawn Dam. These project improvements to the low-head dam will protect the existing utility infrastructure. Based on the 2016 ODNR report, the Greenlawn Low Head Dam needs concrete and structural repairs. Improvements will include repairs to the abutments, structures, and other concrete surfaces.
3. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
The Righter Co., Inc.’s contract compliance number is CC004433 and expires 10/3/27.
As part of their proposal, The Righter Co. Inc has proposed the following six subcontractors to perform contract work:
Company Name City/State ODI Certification Status
State-Wide Concrete Pumping, Inc Columbus, Ohio MBE
A2B Concrete Construction LLC Columbus, Ohio MBE
Follow the River Design Columbus, Ohio EBE
M. P. Dory Co. Columbus, Ohio MAJ
Garcia Surveyors Inc. Maumee, Ohio MBE
Bridges Bros Trucking LLC Columbus, Ohio MBE
The certification of The Righter Co. and the above companies was in good standing at the time of the contract modification.
4. FISCAL IMPACT
Funding is budgeted, available, and appropriated within the Storm Bond Fund, Fund 6204. An amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget is needed to align budget authority with the proper project. Cash and appropriation need to be transferred between projects within the Storm Bond Fund, Fund 6204, to align cash and appropriation with the proper project.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify the contract with The Righter Co. to add additional funding for the Greenlawn Dam Rehabilitation Project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of cash and appropriation within the Storm Bond Fund; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $493,650.00 within the Storm Bond Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($493,650.00)
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WHEREAS, the Department of Public Utilities is engaged in the Greenlawn Dam Rehabilitation project; and
WHEREAS, Contract No. PO505778 was authorized by Ordinance 0437-2025, passed by City Council on 3/24/25, for the Greenlawn Dam Rehabilitation project; and
WHEREAS, a contract modification is needed to add funding for continued construction services for unanticipated costs due to damage to the dam being more extensive than known; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary for Council to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify the construction services agreement with The Righter Co. for the Greenlawn Dam Rehabilitation Project; and
WHEREAS, an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget is needed to align budget authority with the proper project; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to transfer cash and appropriation between projects within the Storm Bond Fund, Fund 6204, to align cash and appropriation with the proper project; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to expend funds from the Storm Bond Fund, Fund 6204, to pay for the contract modification; 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
6204 / 611625 - 100001 / Blueprint Stormwater Sewer System Assessment - Fifth by Northwest and Hilltop (Voted Storm Carryover) / $32,300.00 / $501,332.00 / $469,032.00 (To match cash)
6204 / 611625 - 100001 / Blueprint Stormwater Sewer System Assessment - Fifth by Northwest and Hilltop (Voted Storm Carryover) / $501,332.00 / $7,682.00 / ($493,650.00)
6204 / 611038 - 100002 / Greenlawn Dam Rehabilitation project (Voted Storm Sewer Carryover) / $2,000.00 / $495,650.00 / $493,650.00
SECTION 2. That the transfer of $493,650.00, so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized between projects between within the Storm Sewer Bond Fund, Fund 6204, per the account codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 3. That the Director of the Department of Public Utilities is hereby authorized to modify the professional construction services contract with The Righter Co., 2424 Harrison Rd, Columbus, Ohio 43204 to add additional funding; for the Greenlawn Dam Rehabilitation project, in an amount up to $493,650.00.
SECTION 4. That an expenditure of $493,650.00, or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized from the Storm Bond Fund, Fund 6204, to pay for this contract modification per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 5. 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 6. 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 7. 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 8. That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.