Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with George J. Igel & Co., Inc., in the amount of $2,667,692.38; to encumber funds with the Division of Design and Construction for inspection, testing, and prevailing wage coordination services in the amount of $320,000.00; for the Innis Area Water Line Improvements Project, Division of Power and Water Contract Number 1163.
This project consists of installing approximately 14,400 linear feet of 6-inch, 8-inch, and 12-inch water lines. The project is to replace or rehabilitate water lines that have a high break history.
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT: The goal of this project is to replace or rehabilitate water lines that have a high break frequency and, in some cases, increase the size of currently under-sized water lines. Replacement of these water lines will decrease the burden on water maintenance operations. The new lines constructed under this project should eliminate the pattern of frequent water line breaks and improve Department revenue through reducing unbilled water loss. The Neighborhood Liaison(s) will be contacted and informed of this project during the construction phase. Further community outreach may result through the Neighborhood Liaison Program.
3. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened six bids on October 31, 2012 from: George J. Igel & Co., Inc. - $2,667,692.38; Elite Excavating Co. of Ohio - $2,705,257.70; Shelly & Sands, Inc. - $2,815,466.11; Conie Construction Co. - $3,009,550.00; McDaniel's Construction Corp. - $3,141,186.54; John Eramo & Sons, Inc. - $3,675,949.70.
Searches in the Excluded Party List System (Federal) and the Findings for Recovery list (State) produced no findings against George J. Igel & Co., Inc.
4. FISCAL IMPACT: This expenditure is included in the Water Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund.
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To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with George J. Igel & Co., Inc.; for the Innis Area Water Line Improvements Project; for the Division of Power and Water; to provide for payment of inspection, material testing and related services to the Division of Design and Construction; and to authorize an expenditure up to $2,987,692.38 from the Water Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund. ($2,987.692.38)
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WHEREAS, six bids for the Innis Area Water Line Improvements Project were received and publicly opened in the offices of the Director of Public Utilities on October 31, 2012; and
WHEREAS, the lowest, most responsive and responsible bid was from George J. Igel & Co., Inc. in the amount of $2,667,692.38; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to award and execute a construction contract and to encumber and expend funds to provide for payment of inspection, testing and prevailing wage coordination services costs associated with the Innis Area Water Line Improvements Project; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation of the Division of Power and Water, Department of Public Utilities, to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with George J. Igel & Co., Inc., for the Innis Area Water Line Improvements Project, for the preservation of the public health, peace, property and safety; now therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of Public Utilities be and hereby is authorized to award and execute a construction contract for the Innis Area Water Line Improvements Project with the lowest, most responsive, and responsible bidder, George J. Igel & Co., Inc., 2040 Alum Creek Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43207; in the amount of $2,667,692.38; in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract on file in the Office of the Division of Power and Water; and to obtain the necessary inspection, testing and prevailing wage coordination services from the Division of Design and Construction and to pay up to a maximum amount of $320,000.00.
SECTION 2. That said construction company shall conduct the work to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Utilities and the Administrator of the Division of Power and Water.
SECTION 3. That the funds necessary to carry out the purpose of this Ordinance are hereby deemed appropriated, and the City Auditor shall establish such accounting codes as necessary.
SECTION 4. That the expenditure of $2,987,692.38 is hereby authorized for the Innis Area Water Line Improvements Project within the Water Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund, Fund No. 606, Dept.-Div. 60-09, Project No. 690236-100040 (New Funding), OCA 663640, as follows:
Object Level Three Amount
6629 - construction $2,667,692.38
6687 - CA-CI $ 320,000.00
$2,987,692.38
SECTION 5. That the City Auditor is hereby authorized and directed to transfer any unencumbered balance in the project account to the unallocated balance 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 no longer required for said project; except that no transfer shall be made from a project account by monies from more than one source.
SECTION 6. That the City Auditor is authorized to establish proper project accounting numbers as appropriate.
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 this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.