Explanation
1. BACKGROUND This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a planned contract modification with Resource International, Inc. for construction administration/inspection services for Department of Public Utilities construction projects bid during the calendar years 2026 through 2028 as part of the Construction Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2026-2028 contracts.
Resource International, Inc. will perform construction administration/inspection services for Department of Public Utilities Capital Improvement Projects that bid during the years 2026, 2027, and 2028. The contract will be modified as needed throughout the 3-year period to include these projects as they go into construction. Projects are located throughout the City of Columbus.
This modification is for Resource International, Inc. to perform construction administration/ inspection services for the Wilson Bridge Booster Station Improvements project, CIP 690473-100021, in an amount up to $87,159.43.
The Community Area for this ordinance will be 99, Citywide.
1.1. Amount of additional funds to be expended: $87,159.43
Original Contract: $526,409.51 (ORD 0922-2026; PO TBD)
Modification #1: $228,971.20 (ORD 1160-2026; PO TBD)
Modification #2: $ 87,159.43 (Current)
Total $842,540.14
1.2. Reasons additional goods/services could not be foreseen:
This is a three-year contract for fiscal years 2026 - 2028 for which modifications were anticipated pursuant to the original authorizing legislation under Ordinance 0922-2026 to account for future construction projects being assigned to Resource International, Inc. for inspection services. Those future construction projects were not known when the contract was put into place.
1.3. Reason other procurement processes are not used:
This is a multi-year contract that will be modified as required to provide construction administration/inspection services for future construction projects that bid during the three-year (2026-2028) time frame. Those future construction projects were not known when the contract was put into place.
1.4. How cost of modification was determined:
The cost of this modification was determined by negotiations between Resource International, Inc. and the Department of Public Utilities project staff based upon the existing contract labor titles, maximum labor rates, allowable contract expenses, and the time estimated to be needed to perform contract tasks.
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT
Division of Water projects include replacement or rehabilitation of water lines that have a high break frequency. Replacement of these water lines will improve water service, decrease burden on water maintenance operations, and reduce water loss. Other projects provide improvements to elevated water storage tanks and booster pump stations that are part of the water distribution system. The Neighborhood Liaison(s) will be contacted and informed of this project during the design phase. Further community outreach may result through the Neighborhood Liaison Program.
3. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
Resource International, Inc contract compliance number is CC-004197 and expires 2/10/2028. Resource International, Inc.’s certification was in good standing at the time of contract award.
Searches in the Excluded Party List System (Federal) and the Findings for Recovery list (State) produced no findings against Resource International, Inc.
4. FISCAL IMPACT
Funding for the construction contract will be obtained through the Ohio Water Development Authority (OWDA) Direct Loan Program. City Council authorized this loan application and acceptance of loan funding via Ordinance 0341-2026, passed by Council on 3/2/2026. This loan is expected to be approved at the OWDA May Board meeting. This ordinance is contingent upon the OWDA Board approving the loan application. The Department of Public Utilities will inform the Auditor’s Office when this loan is approved.
The Ohio Water Development Authority Direct Loan Program is a reimbursement program. Purchase orders will need to be established for Resource International, Inc. for this contract. Public Utilities will need to pay invoices directly to Resource International, Inc. and then submit reimbursement requests based upon these paid invoices to OWDA for OWDA to reimburse Public Utilities.
The 2025 Capital Improvement Budget will need to be amended to align budget authority with the proper project for the loan amount. Funds will need to be appropriated in the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund, Fund 6014.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a planned contract modification with Resource International, Inc. for the Construction Administration/Construction Inspection Services 2026-2028 contract; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $87,159.43 from the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund to pay for the project. ($87,159.43)
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WHEREAS, the Department of Public Utilities advertised a Request for Proposals for Construction Administration/Construction Inspection Services; and
WHEREAS, Resource International, Inc. was one of seven firms selected by the evaluation committee to provide these services; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance 0922-2026 authorized the contract with Resource International, Inc. for these services and assigned the first task to be performed; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Utilities is engaged in the Wilson Bridge Booster Station Improvements Project, CIP 690473-100021; and
WHEREAS, a construction contract has been awarded for Wilson Bridge Booster Station Improvements Project; and
WHEREAS, construction administration and construction inspection services must be performed on the construction work; and
WHEREAS, additional construction inspection/administration tasks need to be performed; and
WHEREAS, the contract with Resource International, Inc. will need to be modified to add these tasks to the contract and to add funding to pay for the tasks; and
WHEREAS, an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget is needed to align budget authority with the proper project; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance 0341-2026 authorized the use of loans from the Ohio Water Development Authority (OWDA) Direct Loan Program to finance Public Utilities projects; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance is contingent upon the loan being approved; and
WHEREAS, the loan is scheduled to be approved by the Ohio Water Development Authority Board at their May Board meeting; and
WHEREAS, funds must be appropriated within the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund, Fund 6014; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize an expenditure of funds from the Fresh Water Market Rate Fund, Fund 6014, to pay for the project; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary in the daily operation of the Department of Public Utilities to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a planned contract modification for the Construction Administration/Construction Inspection (CA/CI) Services 2026-2028 contract with Resource International, Inc., so CA/CI services can be performed on the construction of the Wilson Bridge Booster Station Improvements Project, CIP 690473-100021; now, therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget authorized by Ordinance 1790-2025 be amended as follows to establish sufficient budget authority for this project:
Fund / Project Number / Project Name (Funding Source) / Current Authority / Revised Authority / Change
6014 / 690473-100021 / Wilson Bridge Booster Station Improvements (OWDA Direct Loan) / $1,285,050.00 / $1,372,209.43 / $87,159.43 (To match loan)
SECTION 2. That the appropriation of $87,159.43, or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized in the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund, Fund 6014, per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 3. That the Director of Public Utilities is authorized to enter into a planned contract modification with Resource International, Inc., 6350 Presidential Gateway, Columbus, Ohio, 43231, for construction administration and inspection services, in accordance with the terms and conditions as shown in the contract on file with the Department of Public Utilities, in an amount not to exceed $87,159.43.
SECTION 4. That an expenditure not to exceed $87,159.43 is authorized per the accounting codes in the attachment to this Ordinance.
SECTION 5. Funds are deemed appropriated and expenditures and transfers authorized to carry out the purposes of this Ordinance and the City Auditor shall establish such accounting codes as necessary.
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 the City Auditor is 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.
SECTION 8. That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.