Explanation
1. BACKGROUND:
This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract for the construction of the Arterial Street Rehabilitation - Alum Creek Drive Phase B SR104 - Williams Road project.
The Arterial Street Rehabilitation - Alum Creek Drive Phase B SR104-Williams Road project consists of the widening and reconstruction of approximately 2.07 miles of Alum Creek Drive from SR104 to Williams Road. The project has been designed to include the addition of curb and gutter, a closed drainage system and street lighting, as well as 2,275 feet of widening and reconstruction on Williams Road and 850 feet of widening and reconstruction on Watkins Road.
Pedestrian generators and destinations impacting this project include older established residential neighborhoods, newer subdivisions, apartment homes, senior residential facilities, churches, schools, day care facilities, and neighborhood oriented retail shops including fast food establishments and gas stations within the project corridor.
4 miles of 8 foot wide shared use path/sidewalk will be added/reconstructed on both sides of Alum Creek Drive within the project limits; installation of 6 foot wide sidewalks on those portions of each side street within the project limits; and the construction or reconstruction of handicap ramps at appropriate locations including intersections, service drives and driveways.
The estimated Notice to Proceed date is June 27, 2012. The project was let by the Office of Support Services through Vendor Services and Bid Express. 7 bids were received on April 26, 2012 (7 majority) and tabulated on April 27, 2012 as follows:
Company Name Bid Amt City/State Majority/MBE/FBE
George Igel & Co. $17,080,765.35 Columbus, OH Majority
Kenmore Construction $17,224,545.03 Columbus, OH Majority
Fechko Excavating $17,971,403.54 Columbus, OH Majority
Kokosing Construction Co. $17,994,601.56 Columbus, OH Majority
Trucco Construction Company $18,190,567.96 Delaware, OH Majority
Shelly and Sands $18,660,909.11 Columbus, OH Majority
Complete General Construction $18,810,430.21 Columbus, OH Majority
Award is to be made to George Igel & Co. as the lowest, responsive, responsible and best bidder.
Searches in the Excluded Party List System (Federal) and the Findings for Recovery list (State) produced no findings against George Igel & Co.
2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
The contract compliance number for George Igel & Co. is 314214570 and expires 2/22/13.
3. FISCAL IMPACT
There are multiple sources of funding for this project. The Department of Public Service has received ODOT and OPWC grants for this project. $1,451,215.17 in OPWC grant funding will be appropriated within the Local Transportation Improvement Fund. Funding from an Ohio Department of Transportation grant in the amount of $14,579,094.95 will also be utilized for the construction of this project. The Department of Public Service funding, in the amount of $2,361,658.77, is available within the Streets and Highways G.O. Bonds Fund. The Department of Public Utilities's share of the project is $396,873.00 and is available within the Water Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund. The OPWC funding, the Department of Public Service Funding and Department of Public Utilities's funding will be transferred to the Federal/State Highway Engineering Fund, and the $18,788,841.89 for construction of the project will be appropriated and expended within The Federal/State Highway Engineering Fund.
4. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION.
Emergency action is requested in order to allow this project to begin at the earliest possible time this construction season and to allow the sidewalks and improved access to be available to the public for the highest provision of pedestrian safety.
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To authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with George Igel & Co, and to provide for the payment of construction administration and inspection services in connection with the Arterial Street Rehabilitation - Alum Creek Drive Phase B SR104 -Williams Road project; to appropriate funds within the Local Transportation Improvement Fund; to authorize the transfer of $4,209,746.94 within the Streets and Highways G.O. Bonds Fund, the Water Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund (DPU) and the Local Transportation Improvement Fund; to authorize the transfer of $4,209,746.94 to the Federal/State Highway Engineering Fund and to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $18,788,841.89 within the Federal/State Highway Engineering Fund for the Division of Design and Construction; and to declare an emergency. ($18,788,841.89)
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WHEREAS, the City of Columbus, Department of Public Service, Division of Design and Construction, is engaged in the Arterial Street Rehabilitation - Alum Creek Drive Phase B SR104 -Williams Road project; and
WHEREAS, this project consists of the widening and reconstruction of approximately 2.07 miles of Alum Creek Drive from SR104 to Williams Road. The project has been designed to include the addition of curb and gutter, a closed drainage system, street lighting, sidewalks, shared use path, and widening and reconstruction on parts of Williams Road and Watkins Road; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Utilities, Division of Power and Water (Water) will partner in the construction of this project and contribute funding in the amount of $396,873.00 for water line construction; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Service has received Ohio Department of Transportation and OPWC grants for this project; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to enter into contract with George Igel & Co. for the construction of the Arterial Street Rehabilitation - Alum Creek Drive Phase B SR104 -Williams Road project; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Service, Division of Design and Construction in order to maintain the project schedule and provide the sidewalks and improved access planned in this project to provide the highest level of pedestrian safety possible 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 Director of Public Service be and is hereby authorized to enter into contract with George Igel & Co, 2040 Alum Creek Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43207 for the construction of the Arterial Street Rehabilitation - Alum Creek Drive Phase B SR104-Williams Road project in the amount of $17,080,765.35 or so much thereof as may be needed, for the Division of Design and Construction in accordance with the specifications and plans on file in the Office of Support Services, which are hereby approved; and to obtain and pay for the necessary inspection costs associated with the project up to a maximum of $1,708,076.54.
SECTION 2. That the transfer of cash and appropriation within the Streets and Highways G.O. Bonds Fund, No. 704, for the Division of Design and Construction and Division of Power and Water (Water), Water Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund, be authorized as follows:
Transfer from:
Dept-Div / Fund / Project / Project Name / O.L. 01-03 Codes / OCA / Amount
59-12 / 704 / 530103-100026 / Arterial Street Rehabilitation - Alum Creek Drive Phase B SR104-Williams Road / 06-6600 / 531326 / $2,361,658.77
60-09 / 606 / 690026-100002 (carryover) / 910 & Indianola Bldg. Imp's / 06-6600 / 623639 / $396,873.00
Transfer to:
Dept-Div / Fund / Project / Project Name / O.L. 01-03 Codes / OCA / Amount
59-12 / 704 / 530103-100026 / Arterial Street Rehabilitation - Alum Creek Drive Phase B SR104-Williams Road / 10-5501 / 531326 / $2,361,658.77
60-09 / 606 / 690026-100002 (carryover) / 910 & Indianola Bldg. Imp's / 10-5501 / 623639 / $396,873.00
SECTION 3. That from the unappropriated monies in the Local Transportation Improvement Fund, No. 763, and from any and all sources estimated to come into said fund and unappropriated for any other purpose during the period ending December 31, 2012, the sum of $1,451,215.17 is appropriated for the Department of Public Service, Division of Design and Construction, as follows:
Fund / Grant / Grant Name / O.L. 01-03 Codes / OCA / Amount
763 / 591191-100000 / Alum Creek Drive Phase B / 10-5501 / 591191 / $1,451,215.17
SECTION 4. That the transfer of monies between the Streets and Highways G.O. Bonds Fund, No. 704, the Water Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund, No. 606 (DOPW), the Local Transportation Improvement Fund, No. 763, and the Federal State Highway Engineering Fund, No. 765 be authorized as follows:
Transfer from:
Fund / Project / Project Name / O.L. 01-03 Codes / OCA / Amount
59-12 / 704 / 530103-100026 / Arterial Street Rehabilitation - Alum Creek Drive Phase B SR104-Williams Road / 10-5501 / 531326 / $2,361,658.77
60-09 / 606 / 690026-100002 (carryover) / 910 & Indianola Bldg. Imp's / 10-5501 / 623639 / $396,873.00
Fund / Grant / Grant Name / O.L. 01-03 Codes / OCA / Amount
763 / 591191-100000 / Alum Creek Drive Phase B / 10-5501 / 591191 / $1,451,215.17
Transfer to:
Fund / Grant / Grant Name / O.L. 01-03 Codes / OCA / Amount
765 / 597015-100000 / Alum Creek Drive / 80-0886 / 591294 / $3,812,873.94 (DPS)
765 / 597015-100000 / Alum Creek Drive / 80-0886 / 697015 / $396,873.00 (DPU)
SECTION 5. That from the unappropriated monies in the Federal-State Highway Engineering Fund, No. 765, and from any and all sources estimated to come into said fund and unappropriated for any other purpose during the period ending December 31, 2012, the sum of $18,788,841.89 is appropriated for the Department of Public Service, Division of Design and Construction, as follows:
Dept-Div / Fund / Grant / Grant Name / O.L. 01-03 Codes / OCA / Amount
59-12 / 765 / 597015-100000 / Alum Creek Drive / 06-6600 / 591294 / $18,391,968.89
60-09 / 765 / 597015-100000 / Alum Creek Drive / 06-6600 / 697015 / $396,873.00
SECTION 6. That for the purpose of paying the cost of the contract and inspection, the sum of $18,788,841.89 or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized to be expended from the Federal-State Highway Engineering Fund, No. 765, for the Division of Design and Construction, Dept.-Div. 59-12, as follows:
Fund / Grant / Grant Name / O.L. 01-03 Codes / OCA / Amount (Contract $17,080,765.35)
59-12 / 765 / 597015-100000 / Alum Creek Drive / 06-6631 / 591294 / $2,100,785.01 (D & C contract)
59-12 / 765 / 597015-100000 / Alum Creek Drive / 06-6631 / 591294 / $13,253,722.68 (ODOT contract)
59-12 / 765 / 597015-100000 / Alum Creek Drive / 06-6631 / 591294 / $1,365,464.03 (OPWC contract)
60-09 / 765 / 597015-100000 / Alum Creek Drive / 06-6629 / 697015 / $360,793.63 (DOPW Contract)
Fund / Grant / Grant Name / O.L. 01-03 Codes / OCA / Amount (Inspection $1,708,076.54)
59-12 / 765 / 597015-100000 / Alum Creek Drive / 06-6687 / 591294 / $260,873.76 (D & C Inspection)
59-12 / 765 / 597015-100000 / Alum Creek Drive / 06-6687 / 591294 / $1,325,372.27 (ODOT Inspection)
59-12 / 765 / 597015-100000 / Alum Creek Drive / 06-6687 / 591294 / $85,751.14 (OPWC Inspection)
60-09 / 765 / 597015-100000 / Alum Creek Drive / 06-6687 / 697015 / $36,079.37 (DOPW Inspection)
SECTION 7. 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 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.