Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with The Righter Co., Inc., in the amount of $1,114,300.00, for the Water Supply Facilities Elevator Replacement Project, Division of Power and Water Contract Number 1159.
This contract will furnish all materials, equipment, and labor for the renovation of freight/passenger elevators at the Dublin Road Water Plant, Hap Cremean Water Plant, and Hoover Dam Control House. Work includes replacement of hoist motors, controllers, floor selectors, landing doors, car gates, signal fixtures, door operating equipment, and other related work. Incidental to the work is asbestos abatement, electrical work, and HVAC improvements. The existing controls for these elevators need upgraded technology for operation, leveling and power conversion and safety features. This contract will bring these elevators up to code except for a few items for which variances were granted by the Ohio Department of Commerce Board of Building Appeals. The Hoover Dam Control House elevator is presently locked out of service and is no longer repairable under the existing maintenance contract.
2. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened two bids on September 22, 2010. Bids were received from: The Righter Co., Inc. - $1,114,300.00 and The Altman Company - $1,320,000.00.
The lowest and best bid was from The Righter Co., Inc. in the amount of $1,114,300.00. Their Contract Compliance Number is 31-0889208 (4/7/11, Majority). Additional information regarding both bidders, description of work, contract time frame and detailed amounts can be found on the attached Information form.
3. FISCAL IMPACT: A transfer of funds within the Water Build America Bonds Fund will be necessary, as well as an amendment to the 2010 Capital Improvements Budget.
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To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a construction contract with The Righter Co., Inc. for the Water Supply Facilities Elevator Replacement Project; for the Division of Power and Water; to authorize a transfer and expenditure of $1,114,300.00 within the Water Build America Bonds Fund; and to amend the 2010 Capital Improvements Budget. ($1,114,300.00)
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WHEREAS, two bids for the Water Supply Facilities Elevator Replacement Project were received and publicly opened in the offices of the Director of Public Utilities on September 22, 2010; and
WHEREAS, the lowest and best bid was from The Righter Co., Inc. in the amount of $1,114,300.00; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to award and execute a construction contract for the Water Supply Facilities Elevator Replacement Project; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary for this Council to authorize the transfer within and expenditure of funds from the Water Build America Bonds Fund, for the Division of Power and Water, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize an amendment to the 2010 Capital Improvements Budget for the purpose of providing sufficient spending authority for the aforementioned project expenditure; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation of the Division of Power and Water, Department of Public Utilities, to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with The Righter Co., Inc., for the Water Supply Facilities Elevator Replacement Project, for the preservation of the public health, peace, property and safety; now therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of Public Utilities be and hereby is authorized to award and execute a construction contract for the Water Supply Facilities Elevator Replacement Project with the lowest and best bidder, The Righter Co., Inc., 2424 Harrison Rd., Columbus, Ohio 43204; in the amount of $1,114,300.00; in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract on file in the Office of the Division of Power and Water.
SECTION 2. That the City Auditor is hereby authorized to transfer $14,300.00 within the Department of Public Utilities, Division of Power and Water, Water Build America Bonds Fund, Fund No. 609, Dept/Div. No. 60-09, Object Level Three 6621, as follows:
Fund No. | Project No. | Project Name | OCA Code | Change
609 | 690510-100000 (carryover) | HCWP Sludge Line | 609510 | -$14,300
609 | 690497-100000 (carryover) | Water Supply Fac. Elevator | 606497 | +$14,300
SECTION 3. That the 2010 Capital Improvements Budget is hereby amended as follows:
Fund No. | Proj. No. | Proj. Name | Current Authority | Revised Authority | Change
609 | 690510-100000 (carryover) | HCWP Sludge Line | $157,681 | $143,381 | -$14,300
609 | 690497-100000 (carryover) | Water Supply Fac. Elevator | $1,100,000 | $1,114,300 | +$14,300
SECTION 4. That the expenditure of $1,114,300.00 is hereby authorized for the Water Supply Facilities Elevator Replacement Project within the Water Build America Bonds Fund, Fund No. 609, Division 60-09, Project No. 690497-100000 (carryover), Object Level Three 6621, OCA Code 606497.
SECTION 5. That said construction company shall conduct the work to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Utilities and the Administrator of the Division of Power and Water.
SECTION 6. That the City Auditor is hereby authorized and directed to transfer any unencumbered balance in the project account to the unallocated balance 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 no longer required for said project; except that no transfer shall be made from a project account by monies from more than one source.
SECTION 7. That the City Auditor is authorized to establish proper project accounting numbers as appropriate.
SECTION 8. 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 9. That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.