Explanation
BACKGROUND: The Hap Cremean Water Plant (HCWP) was originally constructed in the early 1950's with periodic additions and rehabilitation to the plant since initiation. During the initial construction asbestos containing materials were installed. This contract provides professional engineering services for preparation of drawings and specifications for the identification and removal of asbestos from miscellaneous buildings, for the replacement of the heating system for the main treatment building at HCWP, and construction administration and inspection services.
A total of six (6) proposals were received September 5, 2003 in response to the advertised Request for Proposals (RFP). One of the responses was from a MBE firm; one of the responses was from a FBE firm. A five (5) member evaluation committee evaluated the proposals and ranked the offerors based upon the evaluation criteria specified in the RFP: qualifications of staff, specialized experience, project approach, professional qualifications, past performance, meeting schedules and budgets, and location of staff. Dynamix Engineering Ltd. (a certified emerging MBE) was ranked as the most responsive.
FISCAL IMPACT: This project is included in the 2004 CIB and $650,000.00 is budgeted.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE NUMBER: 31-1536631
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To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Dynamix Engineering Ltd. for the Hap Cremean Water Plant Asbestos Hazard Abatement and Heating System Replacement, for the Division of Water, to authorize the expenditure of $258,905.00 from the Waterworks Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund. ($258,905.00)
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WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Dynamix Engineering Ltd. for Professional Engineering Services necessary for Hap Cremean Water Plant Asbestos Hazard Abatement and Heating System Replacement, for the preservation of 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 is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with Dynamix Engineering Ltd. in the amount of $258,905.00 for Professional Engineering Services necessary for Hap Cremean Water Plant Asbestos Hazard Abatement and Heating System Replacement for the Division of Water, Department of Public Utilities.
Section 2. That for the purpose of paying the cost thereof, the expenditure of $258,905.00 is hereby authorized from Waterworks Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds, Fund No. 606, Department of Public Utilities, Division of Water, Dept./Division No. 60-09, Object Level Three 6682, Project No. 690286, OCA Code 642900.
Section 3. That the City Auditor is hereby authorized to transfer the unencumbered balance in a project account to the unallocated balance account 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 are no longer required for said project except that no transfer shall be so made from a project account funded by monies from more than one source.
Section 4. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.