Explanation
March 22, 2006 06-025-606
BACKGROUND: The Division of Water, Department of Public Utilities entered into a contract with URS Corporation for professional engineering services for Livingston Avenue Booster Station on May 15, 2003 under the authority of Ordinance No. 1932-02 passed January 13, 2003. This modification provides for additional engineering services needed to perform construction administration services for the construction of the booster station.
CONTRACT AMOUNT: Original Contract Amount $212,000.00
This Modification $225,000.00
New Contract Amount $437,000.00
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE NUMBER: 94-1716908
EXPLANATION:
1. Amount of additional funds to be expended under this modification: $225,000.00
2. Reasons additional goods/services could not be foreseen initially: This contract modification is for additional engineering services needed to perform construction administration services for the construction of the booster station.
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. The original proposal presented this work as an "if authorized" item.
- How cost of Modification was determined: The rates were negotiated between the Consultant and the City of Columbus as documented by the Consultant's proposal letter.
The original contract provided for the design of Livingston Avenue Booster Station.
This Modification provides for additional engineering services needed to perform construction administration services for the construction of the booster station.
FISCAL IMPACT: The 2005 C.I.B. is being amended and funds are available from the 2005 bond sale.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify the contract with URS Corporation for professional engineering services for Livingston Avenue Booster Station, for the Division of Water, to amend the 2005 C.I.B and to authorize the expenditure of $225,000.00 from the Water Works Enlargement Voted 1991 Bond Fund. ($225,000.00)
Body
WHEREAS, Contract No. EL003430 was authorized by Ordinance No. 1932-02 passed January 13, 2003, was executed on May 15, 2003 and was approved by the City Attorney on June 2, 2003, and
WHEREAS, the original contract was for Livingston Avenue Booster Station, and
WHEREAS, the Division of Water wishes to expand the contract to include additional engineering services needed to perform construction administration services for the construction of the booster station, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to modify Contract No. EL003430 to provide for these services, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify Contract No. EL003430 for Livingston Avenue Booster Station, 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 is hereby authorized to modify Contract No. EL003430 with URS Corporation, 277 West Nationwide Boulevard, Columbus, Ohio 43215, for engineering services to provide for Livingston Avenue Booster Station, in accordance with the terms and conditions as shown on the modification.
Section 2. That the expenditure of $225,000.00 or as much thereof as may be needed be and the same is authorized from the Water Works Enlargement Voted 1991 Bond Fund 606, Department 60, Division 09, OCA Code 690375, Object Level Three 6621, Object Level One 06, Project Number 690375.
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 Section 1, Public Utilities/Water 60-09 of Ordinance 1070-2005 is hereby amended as follows:
PROJECT 2005
NO. PROJECT BUDGET
690375 Livingston Avenue Booster Station $225,000 *(1)*
690358 Automatic Meter Reading $775,000 *(2)*
Section 5. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.
2005 2005
ORIGINAL AMEMDED
BUDGET BUDGET COMMENTS
*(1)* $0 $225,000 AUTHORITY INCREASED
*(2)* $1,000,000 $775,000 AUTHORITY DECREASED