Explanation
BACKGROUND: This contract provides for RTU Replacement which includes the replacement of the installed remote terminal units at the distribution remote sites, installation of equipment for wireless communication to the remote sites, and conversion of all affected software to allow communication to the remote sites. Competitive bids were received and opened for this project at the office of the Director of Public Utilities on May 28, 2003. One (1) bid was received on this project. The lowest responsive and responsible bid was submitted by Telvent USA, Inc., 7000 A Hollister Road, Houston, Texas, 77040. Contract to be awarded to same.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE NUMBER: 36-4334564
FISCAL IMPACT: Monies are being transferred to fund this project and the 2002 C.I.B is being modified to provide the necessary authority.
BIDDERS AMOUNT
Telvent USA, Inc. $2,198,710.30
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Telvent USA, Inc. for RTU Replacement for the Division of Water, to amend the 2002 C.I.B., to authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds within the Waterworks Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund, and to authorize the expenditure of $2,198,710.30 from the Water Works Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund ($2,198,710.30)
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WHEREAS, the Director of Public Utilities did receive and open bids on May 28, 2003, for RTU Replacement, and
WHEREAS, a responsive and responsible bid has been received, 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 enter into a contract for RTU Replacement for the Division of Water for the preservation of 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 enter into a contract with Telvent USA, Inc., 7000 A Hollister Road, Houston, Texas, 77040, in the amount of $2,198,710.30 for RTU Replacement for the Division of Water, Department of Public Utilities, Contract No. 989, Project No. 690466, on the basis of the lowest responsive and responsible bid received on May 28, 2003.
Section 2. 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:
690236 Water Line Rehabilitation,
OCA Code 642900 $587,705.72
690290 Distribution Improvements,
OCA Code 642900 $213,022.61
690405 Refugee Road 16" Water Main,
OCA Code 606405 $116,162.43
690407 Mound/Harrisburg Pike 24" Water Main,
OCA Code 642900 $10,252.00
690449 Dublin Road 36" Water Main,
OCA Code 690449 $104,517.54
690450 Griggs Road Booster Station,
OCA Code 690450 $132,050.00
690452 Scioto Darby Creek Road 20" Water Main,
OCA Code 690452 $150,000.00
690454 16" Water Main in Easement East of I-270,
OCA Code 690454 $150,000.00
690455 Joyce Avenue 16" Water Main,
OCA Code 690455 $150,000.00
690458 Waggoner Road 30" Water Main,
OCA Code 690458 $150,000.00
690468 Sunbury Road 12" Water Main,
OCA Code 690468 $435,000.00
To:
690466 RTU Replacement,
OCA Code 690466 $2,198,710.30
Section 3. That for paying the cost of construction, the expenditure of $2,198,710.30 or as much thereof as may be needed be, and the same is hereby authorized from the Water Works Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund No. 606, Department 60, Division 09, OCA Code 690466, Object Level Three Code 6621, Object Level One 06, Project No. 690466.
Section 4. 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 funded by monies from more than one source.
Section 5. That Section 1, Public Utilities/Water 60-09 of Ordinance 1674-02 is hereby amended as follows:
PROJECT 2002
NO. PROJECT BUDGET
690466 RTU Replacement $2,198,711 *(1)*
690026 Miscellaneous Water Facilities $3,121,175 *(2)*
Section 6. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.
2002 2002
ORIGINAL AMEMDED
BUDGET BUDGET COMMENTS
*(1)* $0 $2,198,711 AUTHORITY INCREASED
*(2)* $5,319,886 $3,121,175 AUTHORITY DECREASED