Explanation
1. BACKGROUND:
A. Need. This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Complete General Construction Company, in connection with the Berliner Park Storm and Sanitary Improvements. The purpose of this Project is to make improvements to sanitary and storm sewers in and adjacent to Berliner Park. Sanitary and storm services in the park is provided by the Old Dry Flow Sewer which is nearly abandoned due to its poor structural condition with the exception of the sewer segment in the Berliner Park. The Old Dry Flow sewer is tributary to the OSIS, and during periods of high flows, can back up causing water in basements (WIBs) and overflows from manholes. The initial concept of providing gravity sanitary sewer connections for the Berliner Park facilities was found to not be feasible during project design. The proposed connection to the OSIS would have been very low in relation to the flow line of the OSIS and would have subject the connection to high backwater conditions during rain events. Reuse of existing sanitary sewer lines within the park would have required relining based on TV inspection of the lines during design. Draft operational plans for the treatment plants indicate the OSIS will be operated under a surcharged condition during severe rain events. Other alternatives were investigated but found to be very costly to provide sanitary service for such a limited number of facilities. The recommended alternative was found to be the installation of a grinder pump at each facility and a small diameter force main to a central collection manhole near an existing OSIS manhole. The grinder pump package includes a check valve on the discharge line to prevent backup from the receiving sewer. As a further safe guard, a sluice gate will be provided on the gravity sewer line from the collection manhole to the OSIS main sewer which could be closed during severe rain events. Several hundred feet of existing sanitary sewers that are no longer required will be abandoned in place.
B. Procurement Information: The Division advertised for competitive bid proposals on the City of Columbus's Vendor Services website and in the City Bulletin in accordance with the provisions of Section 329.14 of Columbus City Codes. The Division of Sewerage and Drainage opened the responding bids on February 23, 2011 from the following companies:
Name C.C. No. City/State Status
Complete General Construction Co. 31-4366382 Columbus, OH MAJ
Trucco Construction Co., Inc. 31-1293605 Delaware, OH MAJ
George J. Igel & Co., Inc. 31-4214570 Columbus, OH MAJ
John Eramo & Sons, Inc. 31-0724866 Hilliard, OH MAJ
These bids were reviewed and ranked utilizing the Bid Tab and Quality Factor Form evaluation process. After careful consideration, the committee recommended that Complete General Construction Co. be selected to provide the construction services for the Berliner Park Storm and Sanitary Improvements Project Phase 2.
The Engineer's construction cost estimate was: $2,017,588.80
The Award is recommended to the lowest Responsive, Responsible, and Best Bidder.
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C. Contract Compliance No.: 31-4366382 | Expires: 12/12/2011 | MAJ
This company is not debarred according to the Federal Excluded Parties Listing or prohibited from being awarded a contract according to the Auditor of State's Unresolved Findings for recovery search.
D. Emergency Designation: Emergency designation is not requested.
2. FISCAL IMPACT:
This ordinance authorizes the transfer of funds within the Sanitary Sewer Build America Bond (B.A.B.'s) Fund, Fund 668, authorize the expenditure of $1,253,130.00, and amend the 2011 Capital Improvement Budget.
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To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Complete General Construction Company, for the Berliner Park Storm and Sanitary Improvements project; to authorize the transfer of funds within the Sanitary Sewer Build America Bond Fund, to authorize the expenditure of $1,253,130.00, and amend the 2011 Capital Improvement Budget. ($1,253,130.00)
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WHEREAS, four (4) competitive bids for construction of the OSIS Downtown Odor Control Facilities Project Phase 2, were received and opened on January 12, 2011 in the offices of the Director of Public Utilities; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Sewerage and Drainage engineering personnel have determined it necessary to enter into a construction contract with Complete General Construction Company, in order to provide construction services for the Berliner Park Storm and Sanitary Improvements project; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary for this City Council to authorize the transfer within and expenditure of funds from the Sanitary Sewer Build America Bond (B.A.B.'s) Fund; and
WHEREAS, it is immediately necessary to amend the 2011 Capital Improvements Budget to provide sufficient authority for increasing a capital project account; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, Department of Public Utilities, is requested that this Council to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Complete General Construction Company, for the Berliner Park Storm and Sanitary Improvements project, at the earliest practical date for the preservation of the public health, welfare, 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 enter into a contract with Complete General Construction Company, 1221 E. Fifth Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43219 for the Berliner Park Storm and Sanitary Improvements project in accordance with the terms and conditions as shown on the contract on file in the office of the Division of Sewerage and Drainage.
Section 2. That the City Auditor is hereby authorized to transfer of $1,253,130.00 within the Department of Public Utilities, Division of Sewerage and Drainage, Dept/Div. No. 60-05, Sewerage and Drainage Sanitary Sewer Build America Bonds Fund, Fund No. 668, Object Level Three 6630, as follows:
From:
Project No. | Project Name | OCA Code | Change
650688-100000 | Skyline Drive Assessment | 686880 | -$655,000.00
650699-100000 | Merwin Hill Assessment | 686990 | -$598,130.00
To:
Project No. | Project Name | OCA Code | Change
650742-100000 | Berliner Park Storm & Sanitary Imps | 687421 | +$1,253,130.00
Section 3. That the Director of Public Utilities be and hereby is authorized to expend a total of $1,253,130.00 from the Sewerage and Drainage Sanitary Sewer Build America Bonds Fund into the Berliner Park Storm & Sanitary Imps project | Fund 668 | Div. 60-05 | Proj. 650742-100001 | 687421 | Object Level Three 6630.
Section 4. That the 2011 Capital Improvements Budget Ordinance No. 0266-2011 is hereby amended as follows, to provide sufficient budget authority for the Capital Improvement Projects listed herein:
Fund No. | Proj. No. | Proj. Name | Current Authority | Revised Authority | (Change)
650688-100000 | Skyline Drive Assessment | $655,000 | $0 | (-$655,000)
650699-100000 | Merwin Hill Assessment | $700,000 | $101,870 | (-$598,130)
650742-100000 | Berliner Park Storm & Sanitary Imps | $0 | $1,253,130 | (+$1,253,130)
Section 5. That said construction company, Complete General Construction Company, shall conduct the work to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Utilities and the Administrator of the Division of Sewerage and Drainage.
Section 6. 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 7. That the City Auditor is authorized to establish proper project accounting numbers as appropriate.
Section 8. 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 9. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.