Explanation
BACKGROUND: The existing collector arms at Hap Cremean Water Plant have been in operation for over 35 years of continuous service. Due to the aggressive environment and operation of the settling basins the collector arms must be replaced. This contract provides for the replacement of this equipment. This contract provides the labor and materials to accomplish this task.
The procurement of this contract was conducted in accordance with Section 329.09 of the Columbus City Code.
Competitive bids were received and opened at the office of the Director of Public Utilities on November 15, 2006. Two (2) bids were received. The two bids were both responsive and responsible.
BIDDER AMOUNT
Danis Industrial Construction Company $1,149,942.50
The Righter Company, Inc. $1,314,450.00
FISCAL IMPACT: The 2006 C.I.B. is being amended and funds are being transferred to provide funding for this project.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE NUMBER: 31-1807991
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Danis Industrial Construction Company for the Hap Cremean Water Plant Basin Improvements - Collector Arms, for the Division of Power and Water , to authorize the expenditure of $1,149,942.50 from the Waterworks Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund, to amend the 2006 C.I.B. and to authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds within the Waterworks Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund. ($1,149,942.50)
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WHEREAS, the Director of Public Utilities did receive and open bids on November 15, 2006 for the Hap Cremean Water Plant Basin Improvements - Collector Arms, for the Division of Power and Water , Department of Public Utilities, and
WHEREAS, a satisfactory low bid has been received, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a Contract with Danis Industrial Construction Company, for the Hap Cremean Water Plant, Basin Improvements - Collector Arms for the Division of Power and Water , for the preservation of public health, peace, property and safety, now, therefore;
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS
Section 1. The Director of Public Utilities be and is hereby authorized to enter into a Contract with Danis Industrial Construction Company, in the amount of $1,149,942.50 for the Hap Cremean Water Plant, Basin Improvements - Collector Arms, for the Division of Power and Water, Department of Public Utilities, Contract No. 1096 on the basis of the lowest responsive and responsible bid received on November 15, 2006.
Section 2. That for the purpose of paying the cost thereof, the expenditure of $1,149,942.50 is hereby authorized from Waterworks Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund No. 606, Department of Public Utilities, Division of Power & Water , Dept./Division No. 60-09, Object Level Three 6623, Project No. 690443, OCA Code 606443.
Section 3. 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 made from a project account funded by monies from more than one source.
Section 4. The City Auditor is hereby authorized and directed to transfer funds from within the Waterworks Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund, Fund No. 606, Department of Public Utilities, Division of Power & Water , as follows:
FROM: 690379 DRWP Chlorine Storage Imp. $149,942.50
OCA Code 606379
TO: 690443 HCWP, Basin Improvements - Collector Arms $149,942.50
OCA Code 606443
Section 5. That the 2006 Capital Improvements Budget Ordinance No. 1108-2006 is hereby amended as follows:
CURRENT:
690379 DRWP Chlorine Storage Imp. - $14,989,500
690443 HCWP, Basin Improvements - Collector Arms - $1,000,000
AMENDED TO:
690379 DRWP Chlorine Storage Imp. - $14,839,557 (-$149,943)
690443 HCWP, Basin Improvements - Collector Arms - $1,149,943 (+$149,943)
Section 6. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.