Explanation
BACKGROUND: The Division of Water, Department of Public Utilities entered into a contract with Stilson Consulting Group for professional engineering services for Water Line Rehabilitation-Far East Columbus Water Line Improvements on March 20, 2003 under the authority of Ordinance No. 1814-02 passed December 9, 2002. This modification provides for additional engineering services needed to develop and incorporate a Maintenance of Traffic Plan for the project area.
CONTRACT AMOUNT: Original Contract Amount $61,000.00
This Modification $5,460.00
New Contract Amount $66,460.00
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE NUMBER: 31-1702689
EXPLANATION:
1. Amount of additional funds to be expended under this modification: $5,460.00
2. Reasons additional goods/services could not be foreseen initially: This contract modification is for additional engineering services needed to develop and incorporate a Maintenance of Traffic Plan for the project area.
3. Reasons other procurement processes are not used: The existing consultant is uniquely familiar with the project and could therefore provide excellent service on the requested task.
- How cost of Modification was determined: The rates were negotiated between the Consultant and the City of Columbus as documented by the Consultant's proposal which presented the work as an "if authorized" item.
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The original contract provided for the design of Water Main Rehabilitation- Far East Columbus Water Line Improvements.
This Modification provides for additional engineering services needed to develop and incorporate a Maintenance of Traffic Plan for the project area.
FISCAL IMPACT: This project is included in the 2004 C.I.B. and is being funded from current monies.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify the contract with Stilson Consulting Group for professional engineering services for Water Main Rehabilitation- Far East Columbus Area Water Line Improvements, for the Division of Water, and to authorize the expenditure of $5,460.00 from the Water Works Enlargement Voted 1991 Bond Fund. ($5,460.00)
Body
WHEREAS, Contract No. EA013350-001 was authorized by Ordinance No. 1814-02 passed December 9, 2002, was executed on March 20, 2003 and was approved by the City Attorney on April 4, 2003, and
WHEREAS, the original contract was for Water Main Rehabilitation- Far East Columbus Water Line Improvements, and
WHEREAS, the Division of Water wishes to expand the contract to include additional engineering services needed to develop and incorporate a Maintenance of Traffic Plan for the project area, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to modify Contract No. EA013350-001 to provide for these services, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify Contract No. EA013350-001 for Water Main Rehabilitation- Far East Columbus Area Water Line Improvements, for the preservation of 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 Director of Public Utilities be and is hereby authorized to modify Contract No. EA013350-001 with Stilson Consulting Group , 7610 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Ohio 43235, for engineering services to provide for Water Main Rehabilitation- Far East Columbus Water Line Improvements, in accordance with the terms and conditions as shown on the modification.
Section 2. That the expenditure of $5,460.00 or as much thereof as may be needed be and the same is authorized from the Water Works Enlargement Voted 1991 Bond Fund 606, Department 60, Division 09, OCA Code 642900, Object Level Three 6629, Object Level One 06, Project Number 690236.
Section 3. That any modification made under the provisions of this ordinance must first be authorized by the Director of Public Utilities and a contract modification properly submitted to the City Auditor for certification of funds.
Section 4. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.