Explanation
BACKGROUND: This contract provides for the painting of two elevated water tanks at the East Broad Street Tankyard.
Competitive bids were received and opened for this project at the office of the Director of Public Utilities on February 16, 2005. Eight (8) bids were received on this project, the lowest responsive and responsible bid was submitted by Loft Painting Co., Inc., 625 Third Street, Portsmouth, Ohio 45662. Contract to be awarded to same. Loft Painting is a Majority contractor.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE NUMBER: 31-0879448
FISCAL IMPACT: Funds are being transferred to provide the monies needed for this project, and the 2004 C.I.B. is being amended.
BIDDERS AMOUNT
Loft Painting Co., Inc. $449,677.00
M.K. Painting Co., Inc. $515,950.00
UCL, Inc. $521,600.00
American Suncraft Construction Co $544,869.00
R & M Sandblasting and Painting $620,000.00
TMI Coatings, Inc. $764,500.00
Horizon Bros. Painting Corporation Non-Responsive
Abhe & Svoboda, Inc. Non-Responsive
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Loft Painting Co., Inc. for the painting of two elevated water tanks at the East Broad Street Tankyard for the Division of Water, to amend the 2004 C.I.B., to authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds within the Waterworks Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund, and to authorize the expenditure of $449,677.00 from the Water Works Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund. ($449,677.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the Director of Public Utilities did receive and open bids on February 16, 2005 for the painting of two elevated water tanks at the East Broad Street Tankyard, 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 the painting of two elevated water tanks at the East Broad Street Tankyard 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 Loft Painting Co., Inc., 625 Third Street, Portsmouth, Ohio 45662 in the amount of $449,677.00 for the painting of two elevated water tanks at the East Broad Street Tankyard for the Division of Water, Department of Public Utilities, on the basis of the lowest responsive and responsible bid received on February 16, 2005.
Section 2. That 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 Water, as follows:
From:
690436 Fisher Booster Station Discharge Line,
OCA Code 690436 $449,677.00
To:
690477 Water Storage Tank Painting,
OCA Code 606477 $449,677.00
Section 3. That for paying the cost of these improvements, the expenditure of $449,677.00 or as much thereof as may be needed by and the same is hereby authorized from the Water Works Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund No. 606, Department 60, Division 09, OCA Code 606477, Object Level Three 6621, Object Level One 06, Project Number 690477, to pay the cost thereof.
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 by monies from more than one source.
Section 5. That Section 1, Public Utilities/Water 60-09 of Ordinance 1059-2004 is hereby amended as follows:
PROJECT 2004
NO. PROJECT BUDGET
690477 Water Storage Tank Painting $1,088,027 *(1)*
690436 Fisher Booster Station Discharge Line $1,800,323 *(2)*
Section 6. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.
2004 2004
ORIGINAL AMEMDED
BUDGET BUDGET COMMENTS
*(1)* $638,350 $1,088,027 AUTHORITY INCREASED
*(2)* $2,250,000 $1,800,323 AUTHORITY DECREASED