Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Elite Excavating Co. of Ohio, Inc., in the amount of $2,751,676.30, for the Chatterton Rd. Water Main Improvements Project, Division of Power and Water Contract Number 1105.
This project consists of constructing a 24-inch and 30-inch water main, connecting lateral lines, as needed, along Chatterton Road, between Noe-Bixby Road and Gender Road. The purpose of this project is to close a loop for a 24-inch water main, reinforce the transmission route to the Hines Rd. Storage Tank, and reduce discharge pressures at the Parsons Avenue Water Plant (PAWP). This project consists of approximately 11,600 linear feet of water main.
2. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened six bids on November 17, 2010. Bids were received from: Elite Excavating Co. of Ohio, Inc. - $2,751,676.30; John Eramo & Sons, Inc. - $3,095,766.65; George J. Igel & Co., Inc. - $3,263,049.23; Complete General Construction Co. - $3,323,125.04; Shelly & Sands, Inc. - $3,433,808.58; and Reynolds Inc. - $3,828,153.41.
The lowest and best bid was from Elite Excavating Co. of Ohio, Inc. in the amount of $2,751,676.30. The company's Contract Compliance Number is 20-1643186 (4/6/12, Majority). Additional information regarding all bidders, description of work, contract time frame and detailed amounts can be found on the attached Information form.
3. FISCAL IMPACT: There are sufficient funds within the Water Build America Bonds Fund for this expenditure.
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To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a construction contract with Elite Excavating Co. of Ohio, Inc. for the Chatterton Rd. Water Main Improvements Project; for the Division of Power and Water; and to authorize an expenditure of $2,751,676.30 within the Water Build America Bonds Fund. ($2,751,676.30)
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WHEREAS, six bids for the Chatterton Rd. Water Main Improvements Project were received and publicly opened in the offices of the Director of Public Utilities on November 17, 2010; and
WHEREAS, the lowest and best bid was from Elite Excavating Co. of Ohio, Inc. in the amount of $2,751,676.30; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to award and execute a construction contract for the Chatterton Rd. Water Main 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 Elite Excavating Co. of Ohio, Inc., for the Chatterton Rd. Water Main 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 authorized to award and execute a construction contract for the Chatterton Rd. Water Main Improvements Project with the lowest and best bidder, Elite Excavating Co. of Ohio, Inc., 4500 Snodgrass Rd., Mansfield, Ohio 44903; in the amount of $2,751,676.30; in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract on file in the Office of the Division of Power and Water.
SECTION 2. That the expenditure of $2,751,676.30 is hereby authorized for the Chatterton Rd. Water Main Improvements Project within the Water Build America Bonds Fund, Fund No. 609, Division 60-09, Project No. 690483-100000 (carryover), Object Level Three 6629, OCA Code 609483.
SECTION 3. 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 4. 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 5. That the City Auditor is authorized to establish proper project accounting numbers as appropriate.
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 this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.