Explanation
June 17, 2005 05-044-606
BACKGROUND: The Division of Water, Department of Public Utilities entered into a contract with E M H & T, Inc. for professional engineering services for the design of the S.R. 317 - London/Groveport 24" Water Main project, on March 21, 1997 under the authority of Ordinance No. 140-97 passed February 10, 1997. This contract also provided for engineering services to design 14,000 feet of new twenty-four inch water line through the Rickenbacker International Airport development. The original alignment of the water line followed the proposed roadway through the airport development. This modification provides for additional engineering costs associated with subsequent roadway alignment changes. The Airport Authority has agreed to reimburse the City of Columbus for these addition design costs.
CONTRACT AMOUNT: Original Contract Amount $122,385.00
Previous Modifications $145,305.00
This Modification $27,000.00
New Contract Amount $294,690.00
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE NUMBER: 31-0685594
EXPLANATION:
1. Amount of additional funds to be expended under this modification: $27,000.00
2. Reasons additional goods/services could not be foreseen initially: This contract modification is for additional engineering services needed to develop and incorporate changes to the water line alignment in 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 quotation letter.
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The original contract provided for the design of S.R. 317 - London/Groveport 24" Water Main.
This Modification provides for additional engineering costs associated with subsequent roadway alignment changes.
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 E M H & T, Inc. for the design of the S.R. 317 - London/Groveport 24" Water Main project for the Division of Water, and to authorize the expenditure of $27,000.00 from the Water Works Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund. ($27,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, Contract No. CT 18073 was authorized by Ordinance No. 140-97, passed February 10, 1997, was executed on March 21, 1997, and
WHEREAS, the Division of Water wishes to expand the contract to include additional engineering services needed to develop and incorporate the design of additional water lines in the project area, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to modify Contract No. CT 18073 to provide for these services, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify Contract No. CT 18073 for S.R. 317 - London/Groveport 24" Water Main project for the preservation of 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. CT 18073 with E M H & T, Inc., 170 Mill Street, Gahanna, Ohio 43230, for engineering services to provide for the design of the S.R. 317 - London/Groveport 24" Water Main project in accordance with the terms and conditions as shown on the modification.
Section 2. That the expenditure of $27,000.00 or as much thereof as may be needed be and the same is authorized from the Water Works Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund No. 606, Department 60, Division 09, OCA Code 642900, Object Level Three 6629, Object Level One 06, Project Number 690383.
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.