Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with Axis Civil Construction LLC, for the UIRF - 2016 Sidewalks P1-E project and to provide payment for construction, construction administration and inspection services.
This contract includes sidewalk installation at two project locations. At the first location, a sidewalk will be installed on the north side of Seventh Avenue from North Star Avenue to Broadview Avenue in the 5th by Northwest Columbus Community Area. At the second location, a sidewalk will be installed on the south side of Mock Road from Parkwood Avenue to Brentnell Avenue in the North Central Columbus Community Area. Also, other work as may be necessary to complete the contract in accordance with the plans and specifications set forth in the Bid Submittal Documents.
The estimated Notice to Proceed date is February 25, 2022. The project was led by the Office of Support Services through Vendor Services and Bid Express. Five bids were received on December 21, 2021, (all majority) and tabulated as follows:
Company Name Bid Amount City/State Majority/MBE/FBE
Axis Civil Construction LLC $813,697.39 Columbus, Ohio MAJ
Decker Construction Company $846,583.78 Columbus, Ohio MAJ
Strawser Paving Company $897,308.28 Columbus, Ohio MAJ
Trucco Construction Co., Inc. $912,639.97 Delaware, Ohio MAJ
Complete General Construction $917,004.66 Columbus, Ohio MAJ
Award is to be made to Axis Civil Construction LLC as the lowest responsive and responsible and best bidder for their bid of $813,697.39. The amount of construction administration and inspection services will be $81,369.74. The total legislated amount is $895,067.13.
Searches in the System for Award Management (Federal) and the Findings for Recovery list (State) produced no findings against Axis Civil Construction LLC.
2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
The contract compliance number for Axis Civil Construction LLC, is CC029566 and expires 12/9/23.
3. PRE-QUALIFICATION STATUS
Axis Civil Construction LLC and all proposed subcontractors have met code requirements with respect to pre-qualification, pursuant to relevant sections of Columbus City Code Chapter 329.
4. FISCAL IMPACT
Funds in the amount of $895,067.13 are available within the Streets and Highways Bonds Fund, Fund 7704. An amendment to the 2021 Capital Improvement Budget and transfer of cash within Fund 7704 is required to establish sufficient budget authority for the project. Funds are appropriated.
5. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency action is requested in order to complete needed improvements at the earliest possible time to ensure the safety of the traveling public.
Title
To amend the 2021 Capital Improvement budget; to authorize the transfer of funds within the Streets and Highways Bond Fund; to authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with Axis Civil Construction LLC for the UIRF - 2016 Sidewalks P1-E project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $895,067.13 for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($895,067.13)
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WHEREAS, the Department of Public Service is engaged in the UIRF - 2016 Sidewalks P1-E project; and
WHEREAS, the work for this project consists of sidewalk installation at two project locations. At the first location, a sidewalk will be installed on the north side of Seventh Avenue from North Star Avenue to Broadview Avenue in the 5th by Northwest Columbus Community Area. At the second location, a sidewalk will be installed on the south side of Mock Road from Parkwood Avenue to Brentnell Avenue in the North Central Columbus Community Area. Also, other work as may be necessary to complete the contract in accordance with the plans and specifications set forth in the Bid Submittal Documents; and
WHEREAS, Axis Civil Construction LLC, will be awarded the contract for the UIRF - 2016 Sidewalks P1-E project for being the lowest responsive and responsible and best bidder; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Service requires funding to be available for the UIRF - 2016 Sidewalks P1-E project for construction expense along with construction administration and inspection services; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the 2021 Capital Improvement Budget to establish authority within the correct project; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary for Council to authorize a transfer of funds within Fund 7704, the Streets and Highways Bond Fund, to establish sufficient cash to pay for the project; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Service in that it is immediately necessary to authorize the Director to enter into contract with Axis Civil Construction LLC to ensure the safety of the travelling public, thereby preserving the public health, peace, property, safety and welfare; now, therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the 2021 Capital Improvements Budget authorized by ordinance 2707-2021 be amended as follows to establish sufficient authority for this project:
Fund / Project / Project Name / Current / Change /C.I.B. as Amended
7704 / P530058-100005 / NCR - Public Infrastructure (Voted Carryover)/ $825,040.00 / $294,487.00 / $1,119,527.00 (to match cash)
7704 / P530058-100005 / NCR - Public Infrastructure (Voted Carryover) / $1,119,527.00 / ($895,068.00) / $224,459.00
7704 / P440005-100066 / UIRF - 2016 Sidewalks P1-E (Voted Carryover) / $0.00 / 895,068.00 / 895,068.00
SECTION 2. That the transfer of $895,067.13, or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized within Fund 7704 (Streets and Highways Bond Fund), from Dept-Div 5912 (Design and Construction), Project 530058-100005 (NCR - Public Infrastructure), Object Class 06 (Capital Outlay) to Dept-Div 5912 (Design and Construction), Project P440005-100066 (UIRF - 2016 Sidewalks P1-E), Object Class 06 (Capital Outlay) per the account codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 3. That the Director of Public Service be and is hereby authorized to enter into a construction services contract with Axis Civil Construction LLC, 5715 Westbourne Avenue, Columbus, OH 43213, for the UIRF - 2016 Sidewalks P1-E project in the amount of up to $813,697.39 in accordance with the specifications and plans on file in the Office of Support Services, which are hereby approved; and to pay for necessary construction administration and inspection costs associated with the project up to a maximum of $81,369.74.
SECTION 4. That the expenditure of $895,067.13, or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized in Fund 7704 (Streets and Highways Bond Fund), Dept-Div 5912 (Design and Construction), Project P440005-100066 (UIRF - 2016 Sidewalks P1-E), in Object Class 06 (Capital Outlay) per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 5. 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 for the reasons stated in the preamble hereto, which is hereby made a 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 nor vetoes the same.