Explanation
BACKGROUND: The work consists of rehabilitation of approximately 6120 LF of 8- thru 36-inch sewers utilizing the Cured-in-Place Pipe (CIPP) process, manhole rehabilitation and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract, in accordance with the drawings (CC 19237), supplemental specifications, and City of Columbus Construction and Material Specifications.
The project is spread throughout the following Community Planning Areas: West Olentangy, Franklinton, Near East, Hilltop, and Near South.
Planning area: 99 - Citywide
PROJECT TIMELINE: All work shown on the plans shall be substantially complete within 180 days of the Notice to Proceed, with final completion to occur within 3 years.
PROCUREMENT INFORMATION: The Division advertised for competitive bids submission for the subject services on the City's Vendor Services website and in the City Bulletin in accordance with the overall provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Code. The Division of Sewerage and Drainage received four (4) bids on October 27, 2021 from the following companies: Granite Inliner, LLC, Insituform Technologies, LLC, and Visu-Sewer of Ohio, LLC, and SAK Construction LLC.
Granite Inliner, LLC was awarded the project based on the Bid Tabulation and Quality Factor Form evaluation process results.
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION is not requested for this project.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE NO: 01-0684682 | Exp. 10/26/2023 | MAJ | Vendor # 000027
ECONOMIC / ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: Project will rehabilitate existing sanitary sewers within the City of Columbus reducing inflow and infiltration to the City’s sanitary system. Project will mitigate sanitary sewer overflows to basements and waterways.
FISCAL IMPACT: This legislation authorizes the transfer within and expenditure of $1,088,597.00, which includes $2,000.00 for Prevailing Wage fees from the Sanitary Sewer General Obligation Bond Fund 6109 and amends the 2021 Capital Improvements Budget.
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To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Granite Inliner, LLC, for the Sanitary Sewer Lining Contract (2021 - 2023) Project, C.I.P. No. 650403-100001; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,086,597.00 from the Sanitary Sewer General Obligation Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,000.00 for Prevailing Wage Services to the Department of Public Service; and to amend the 2021 Capital Improvements Budget. ($1,088,597.00)
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WHEREAS, the Division of Sewerage and Drainage advertised for competitive bids for the Sanitary Sewer Lining Contract, C.I.P# 650403-100001, and four (4) bids were received on October 27, 2021; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to execute a construction contract with Granite Inliner, LLC, and expend funds to provide for prevailing wage services for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage’s Sanitary Sewer Lining Contract (2021 - 2023), CIP# 650403-100001; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize transfer within and expenditure of up to $1,088,597.00 from the Sanitary Sewer General Obligation Bond Fund 6109, including the funding of the prevailing wage administration cost of $2,000.00 to the Department of Public Service; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the amendment to the 2021 Capital Improvements Budget to provide sufficient budget authority; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Utilities, Division of Sewerage and Drainage, to authorize the Director to enter into a construction contract with Granite Inliner, LLC, for the Sanitary Sewer Lining Contract (2021 - 2023), CIP# 650403-100001, 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 is hereby authorized to enter into a construction contract with Granite Inliner, LLC, 4350 Weaver Court North, Hilliard, OH 43026 for the Sanitary Sewer Lining Contract (2021 - 2023), CIP# 650403-100001 in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract on file in the Office of the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to obtain the necessary prevailing wage services from the Department of Public Services up to a maximum amount of $2,000.00.
SECTION 2. That the expenditure of up to $1,086,597.00, or as much may be needed of the construction contract with Granite Inliner, LLC, Inc., plus $2,000.00 for Prevailing Wage fees, is hereby authorized per the accounting codes attached to this ordinance.
SECTION 3. That the 2021 Capital Improvements Budget is hereby amended per the accounting codes attached to this ordinance.
SECTION 4. That the said firm, Granite Inliner, LLC, shall perform the work to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Utilities and the Administrator of the Division of Sewerage and Drainage.
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 of contract modifications associated with this ordinance.
SECTION 8. That the funds necessary to carry out the purpose of this ordinance are hereby deemed appropriated, and the City Auditor shall establish such accounting codes as necessary.
SECTION 9. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.