Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Bale Contracting, Inc., in the amount of $1,647,382.00, for the Main Line Valve Replacements - Part IV Project, Division of Power and Water Contract Number 1154
This project will provide the necessary labor, material, and equipment to replace main line water valves at various locations within the Columbus Water Distribution system.
2. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened three bids on December 9, 2009. Bids were received from: Bale Contracting, Inc. - $1,647,382.00; Danbert, Inc. - $1,924,600.15; and Columbus Asphalt Paving, Inc. - $2,272,622.00.
The lowest bid was from Bale Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $1,647,382.00. Their Contract Compliance Number is 31-0996994 (expires 5/23/10, F1). Additional information regarding each bidder, description of work, contract time frame and detailed amounts can be found on the attached Legislation Information Form.
3. FISCAL IMPACT: Funds for this expenditure are available within the Water Build America Bonds Fund.
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To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a contract with Bale Contracting, Inc. for construction of the Main Line Valve Replacements - Part IV Project; for the Division of Power and Water; and to authorize the expenditure of $1,647,382.00 from the Water Build America Bonds Fund. ($1,647,382.00)
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WHEREAS, three bids for the Main Line Valve Replacements - Part IV Project were received and publicly opened in the offices of the Director of Public Utilities on December 9, 2009; and
WHEREAS, the lowest and best bid was from Bale Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $1,647,382.00; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to award and execute a construction contract for the Main Line Valve Replacements - Part IV Project; 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 Bale Contracting, Inc. for the Main Line Valve Replacements - Part IV 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 Main Line Valve Replacements - Part IV Project with the lowest and best bidder, Bale Contracting, Inc., 1247 Stimmel Rd., Columbus, Ohio 43223; in the amount of $1,647,382.00; 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 expenditure of $1,647,382.00 is hereby authorized for the Main Line Valve Replacements - Part IV Project within the Water Build America Bonds Fund, Fund No. 609, Division 60-09, Project No. 690395-100000 (new funding), Object Level Three 6629, OCA Code 609395.
SECTION 3. 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 4. 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 5. That the City Auditor is authorized to establish proper project accounting numbers as appropriate.
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 this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.