Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to modify the professional engineering services agreement with Resource International Inc. for the Second Avenue Sewer Improvements Project, CIP 611707-100000, in an amount up to $249,470.40.
The City of Columbus, Division of Water Reclamation, initiated a project to address flooding issues along East Second Avenue in the Milo Grogan area at the railroad overpass to the west of the intersection with Grant Avenue. The scope of work for this Project entails the evaluation and design of approximately 4,000 linear feet of new storm sewer within the project area to manage the runoff volume via redirection. Diameters of the new storm sewers are anticipated to range from 18- to 66-inches. As modeling has been completed for the project area, and a preliminary sewer alignment has been developed, the intent of this project is to use the available information to evaluate alternatives and design a practical and constructible storm sewer alignment in accordance with the most recent version of the City’s Stormwater Drainage Manual. The modeling anticipates the existing 102-inch diameter storm sewer along East Fifth Avenue, just north of the project area boundary, as the outlet for the proposed storm sewer improvements in the project area.
This contract modification will add funds to address geotechnical investigation needs and detailed tunnel design as the original project scope of work did not envision needing to install storm sewer at a depth lower than the existing sanitary sewer to separate both gravity sewer systems.
The Community Planning Area: 43 (Harrison West)
1.1 Amount of additional funds to be expended: $249,470.40
Original Contract (ORD 0907-2020, PO229612) $692,312.03
Modification #1 (current) $249,470.40
TOTAL $941,782.43
1.2 Reason other procurement processes are not used:
This contract was awarded through the City’s RFP process to design these improvements. This modification is adding funding to finish detailed design. Another procurement process is not required.
1.3 How cost of modification was determined:
The cost proposal was provided by Resource International Inc. and based upon existing contract job titles, pay rates, and allowable expenses. The proposal was reviewed and confirmed by the Division of Water Reclamation.
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT
This project will address drainage issues by installing storm sewer below the existing sanitary sewer. This will help reduce traffic disruptions at the intersection and potential impacts to existing utilities and structures. It is further anticipated that the construction of green infrastructure will have a positive impact on the local economy by creating the need for personnel to construct and maintain the proposed facilities, as well as obtaining project-related materials from local suppliers and vendors.
3. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE NUMBER
Resource International Inc.’s compliance number is CC004197 and expires 2/10/2028
As part of their proposal, Resource International Inc. has proposed the following subcontractors to perform contract work:
Company Name City/State ODI Certification Status
Aldea Columbus/Ohio MAJ
The certification of Resource International Inc. and the above company were in good standing at the time of the contract modification.
4. FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for this expenditure are available and appropriated within the Storm Bond Fund, Fund 6204. An amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget is needed to align budget authority with the proper project. A transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Storm Bond Fund, Fund 6204, is necessary to align cash and appropriation with the proper project.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify the professional engineering services agreement with Resource International Inc. for the Second Avenue Sewer Improvements Project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Storm Bond Fund; and to expend up to $249,470.40 from the Storm Bond Fund to pay for the contract modification. ($249,470.40)
Body
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Utilities is engaged in the Second Avenue Sewer Improvements project; and
WHEREAS, a contract for professional engineering services through the City’s RFP process was awarded to Resource International, Inc. to design the Second Avenue Sewer Improvements project; and
WHEREAS, preliminary design of the project has been completed; and
WHEREAS, funds must be added to the contract to finish detailed design of the project; and
WHEREAS, the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget must be amended to align budget authority with the proper project; and
WHEREAS, a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Storm Bond Fund, Fund 6204, is needed to align cash and appropriation with the proper project; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize an expenditure of up to $249,470.40 from the Storm Sewer Bond Fund, Fund 6204, to pay for work to be performed under this contract modification; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Utilities to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase the professional services contract for the Second Avenue Sewer Improvements with Resource International, Inc.; 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
6204 / 611720-100000 / Storm Sewer Lining Project (Voted Storm Carryover) / $150,000.00 / $0.00 / ($150,000.00)
6204 / 610788-100000 / Lehnert Farms/Bolton Field Stormwater System Improvements (Voted Storm Carryover) / $98,762.00 / $0.00 / ($98,762.00)
6204 / 611726-100000 / Shanley Drive Basin (Voted Storm Carryover) / $25.00 / $0.00 / ($25.00)
6204 / 611625-100001 / Blueprint Stormwater Sewer System Assessment - Fifth by Northwest and Hilltop 4 (Voted Storm Carryover) / $760.00 / $76.00 / ($684.00)
6204 / 611707-100000 / Second Avenue Sewer Improvements (Voted Storm Carryover) / $0.00 / $249,471.00 / $249,471.00
SECTION 2. That the transfer of $249,470.40, or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized between projects within the Storm Bond Fund, Fund 6204, per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 3. That the Director of Public Utilities is authorized to enter into a professional services contract modification with Resource International, Inc., for the design of the Second Avenue Sewer Improvements contract in an amount up to $249,470.40.
SECTION 4. That the expenditure of up to $249,470.40 is authorized from the Storm Bond Fund, Fund 6204, per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 5. That funds are hereby 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 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.
SECTION 8. That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.