Explanation
BACKGROUND: This contract provides for Far East Water Line Improvements. Competitive bids were received and opened for this project at the office of the Director of Public Utilities on February 9, 2005. Six (6) bids were received on this project. The most responsive and responsible bid was submitted by Columbus Asphalt Paving, Inc., 1196 Technology Drive, Gahanna, Ohio, 43230. Contract to be awarded to same. Columbus Asphalt Paving, Inc. is a Majority contractor.
This ordinance also authorizes the expenditure of $147,179.05 for inspection service by the Transportation Division.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE NUMBER: 31-0857095
FISCAL IMPACT: This project is included in the 2004 C.I.B. and is being funded from current monies.
BIDDERS AMOUNT
Columbus Asphalt Paving, Inc. $1,152,820.95
Complete General Construction Company $1,206,321.25
Fields Excavating, Inc. $1,265,138.23
Darby Creek Excavating, Inc. $1,286,520.49
Truco Construction Co. Inc. $1,318,658.83
George J. Igel & Co., Inc. $1,912,098.10
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Columbus Asphalt Paving, Inc. for Far East Water Line Improvements for the Division of Water and to authorize the expenditure of $1,152,820.95 for construction and $147,179.05 for inspection services by the Transportation Division from the Water Works Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund. ($1,300,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the Director of Public Utilities did receive and open bids on February 9, 2005, for Far East Water Line Improvements, and
WHEREAS, a responsive and responsible bid has been received, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract for Far East Water Line Improvements for the Division of Water for the preservation of public health, peace, property, safety and welfare; Now, Therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
Section 1. That the Director of Public Utilities be and is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Columbus Asphalt Paving, Inc., 1196 Technology Drive, Gahanna, Ohio, 43230, in the amount of $1,152,820.95 for construction of Far East Water Line Improvements for the Division of Water, Department of Public Utilities, Contract No. 1015, Project No. 690236, on the basis of the most responsive and responsible bid received on February 9, 2005.
Section 2. That for paying the cost of construction, the expenditure of $1,152,820.95 or as much thereof as may be needed be, and the same is hereby authorized from the Water Works Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund No. 606, Department 60, Division 09, OCA Code 642900, Object Level Three Code 6629, Object Level One 06, Project No. 690236.
Section 3. That for paying the cost of inspection, the expenditure of $147,179.05 or as much as may be needed be and the same is hereby authorized from the Water Works Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund No. 606, Department 60, Division 09, OCA Code 642900, Object Level Three Code 6686, Object Level One 06, Project No. 690236.
Section 4. 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 so made from a project funded by monies from more than one source.
Section 5. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.