Explanation
BACKGROUND: The Division of Water entered into a contract with McDaniel's Construction Corp., Inc., for the Group Four Water Line Improvements Project on March 23, 2004 under the authority of Ordinance No. 0068-2004 passed February 23, 2004. This modification provides for the construction of additional water mains required to provide for the health and welfare within two (2) areas of the City of Columbus. The existing water main in one area now requires nearly constant flushing in order to eliminate daily water discoloration. This water main will be replaced. The second area has no public potable water supply and the wells have now gone dry.
CONTRACT AMOUNT: Original Contract Amount $1,027,000.36
This Modification $362,000.00
New Contract Amount $1,389,000.36
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE NUMBER: 31-1145406
EXPLANATION:
1. Amount of additional funds to be expended under this modification: $362,000.00
2. Reasons additional goods/services could not be foreseen initially: This modification provides for the construction of additional water mains required to provide for the health and welfare within two (2) areas of the City of Columbus. The existing water main in one area now requires nearly constant flushing in order to eliminate daily water discoloration. This water main will be replaced. The second area has no public potable water supply and the wells have now gone dry.
3. Reasons other procurement processes are not used: The Standard Construction and Material Specifications of the City of Columbus (C.M.S.C.) provides for alterations in the Contract or character of work as specified in Section 104.02 of the C.M.S.C.
4. How cost increase was determined: The cost of this modification was determined as specified in Section 104.03 (Extra Work) and Section 104.04 (Modification of Contract) of the C.M.S.C.
The original contract provided for the Group Four Water Line Improvements Project.
This modification provides for the additional quantities and pay items necessary to add two water lines to this water line rehabilitation job.
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TOTAL AMOUNT OF THIS MODIFICATION INCREASE $362,000.00
FISCAL IMPACT: This project is included in the 2003 C.I.B. and funds are being transferred to provide the monies needed for this project.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify the contract with McDaniel's Construction Corp. Inc., for the Group Four Water Line Improvements Project for the Division of Water, to authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds within the Waterworks Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund, and to authorize the expenditure of $362,000.00 for construction and $43,000.00 for inspection services by the Transportation Division from the Waterworks Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund. ($405,000.00)
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WHEREAS, Contract No. EL004159 was authorized by Ordinance No. 0068-2004, passed February 23, 2004, was executed on March 23, 2004 and was approved by the City Attorney on March 29, 2004, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to modify Contract No. EL004159 to provide monies for changes in construction necessitated by the addition of two water lines, and
WHEREAS, in the usual daily operation of the Division of Water, Department of Public Utilities in that it is necessary to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify Contract No. EL004159 in order to provide for the proper completion of the Group Four Water Line Improvements Project for the preservation of the 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 he is hereby authorized to modify Contract No. EL004159 with McDaniel's Construction Corp. Inc., 1069 Woodlawn Avenue, Columbus, Ohio, 43219 for the Group Four Water Line Improvements Project, Division of Water, Contract No. 940, Project 690236 in accordance with the terms and conditions as shown on the modification on file in the office of the Division of Water.
Section 2. That this contract modification is in accordance with the requirements of Section 329.13 of the Columbus City Code.
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 for the purpose expressed in Section 1 and 2 above to pay for the cost of construction, the expenditure of $362,000.00 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 690236.
Section 5. That for the purpose of paying for the cost of inspection, the expenditure of $43,000.00 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 6686, Object Level One 06, Project 690236.
Section 6. 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 7. That the City Auditor is hereby authorized and directed to transfer funds within the Waterworks Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund, Fund No. 606, Department of Public Utilities, Division of Water, as follows:
From:
452501 G.I.S.-Construction Drawing and Management System,
OCA Code 642900 $405,000.00
To:
690236 Water line Rehabilitation,
OCA Code 642900 $405,000.00
Section 8. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.