Explanation
BACKGROUND: The O'Shaughnessy Dam, completed in 1924, forms a reservoir that provides a major source of drinking water for the Columbus Metropolitan area. In addition the city operates a hydroelectric plant at the dam and markets the power to the electric grid. Taken together the dam, reservoir and hydroelectric plant are considered the Project. The existence of the hydroelectric plant brings the regulation of the Project under the jurisdiction of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). To assure the continued safety and operability of the Project and to meet FERC requirements it is necessary to replace many of the essential mechanical and electrical components of the Project while renovating the dam's outlet works. The outlet works consist of masonry structures, built into the dam, each containing, a system of trash booms, bar screens and sluice gates through which plant operators can safely and efficiently release and regulate water from the reservoir for water supply and/or electricity generation purposes. This contract provides the labor and materials to accomplish this task.
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 January 10, 2007. Two (2) bids were received. Each bid was both responsive and responsible.
BIDDER AMOUNT
George J. Igel & Co., Inc. $1,295,844.00
The Righter Company, Inc. $1,472,460.00
FISCAL IMPACT: The 2006 C.I.B. is being amended and funds are being transferred to provide funding for this project.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE NUMBER: 31-4214570
EMERGENCY PROVISION: Emergency legislation is being requested to allow work to be complete prior to the FERC imposed deadline.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with George J. Igel & Co., Inc. for the O'Shaughnessy Dam Miscellaneous Improvements - Outlet Works Renovation, for the Division of Power and Water, to authorize the expenditure of $1,295,844.00 from the Waterworks Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund, to authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds within the Waterworks Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund, to amend the 2006 C.I.B., and to declare an emergency ($1,295,844.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the Director of Public Utilities did receive and open bids on January 10, 2007 for the O'Shaughnessy Dam Miscellaneous Improvements - Outlet Works Renovation for the Division of Power and Water, Department of Public Utilities, and
WHEREAS, a satisfactory low bid has been received, and
WHEREAS: An emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Division of Power and Water, Department of Public Utilities, in that it is immediately necessary to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a Contract with George J. Igel & Co., Inc. for the O'Shaughnessy Dam Miscellaneous Improvements - Outlet Works Renovation, for the Division of Power and Water, to complete the work prior to the FERC imposed deadline, therefore emergency legislation is being requested, 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 George J. Igel & Co., Inc., in the amount of $1,295,844.00 for the O'Shaughnessy Dam Miscellaneous Improvements - Outlet Works Renovation for the Division of Power and Water, Department of Public Utilities, Contract No. 1038 on the basis of the lowest responsive and responsible bid received on January 10, 2007.
Section 2. That for the purpose of paying the cost thereof, the expenditure of $1,295,844.00 is hereby authorized from Waterworks Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund No. 606, Department of Public Utilities, Division of Power and Water, Dept./Division No. 60-09, Object Level Three 6630, Project No. 690472, OCA Code 606472
Section 3. 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 except that no transfer shall be 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 within the Waterworks Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund, Fund No. 606, Department of Public Utilities, Division of Power & Water, as follows:
FROM: 690332 HCWP Sludge Pump Station Renovations $1,295,844.00
TO: 690472 O'Shaughnessy Dam Miscellaneous Improvements $1,295,844.00
Section 5. That the 2006 Capital Improvements Budget Ordinance No. 1108-2006 is hereby amended as follows:
CURRENT:
690006 Hoover Reservoir Erosion Control - $270,987
690286 HCWP Improvement Facilities - $61,251
690472 O'Shaughnessy Dam Miscellaneous Improvements - $1,000,000
AMENDED TO:
690006 Hoover Reservoir Erosion Control - $0 (-$270,987)
690286 HCWP Improvement Facilities - $36,394 (-$24,857)
690472 O'Shaughnessy Dam Miscellaneous Improvements - $1,295,844 (+$295,844)
Section 6. That for reasons stated in the preamble hereto, which is hereby made part hereof, this ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor, or ten days after passage if the Mayor neither approves or vetoes the same.