Explanation
BACKGROUND: The O'Shaughnessy Dam forms a reservoir that provides a major source of drinking water for the Columbus Metropolitan area. In addition the city operates a hydroelectric plant at the dam and markets the power to the electric grid. The existence of the hydroelectric plant brings the regulation of the dam under the jurisdiction of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). To assure the safety of the dam during extreme storm events and to meet FERC requirements the joints of an existing 48" storm sewer pipe running through the left embankment of the dam must be sealed beyond normal practice. This contract provides the labor and materials to accomplish this task.
The procurement of this contract was conducted in accordance with Section 329.09.
Competitive bids were received and opened at the office of the Director of Public Utilities on April 19, 2006. Two (2) bids were received. Each bid was both responsive and responsible.
BIDDER AMOUNT
Larry Smith Contractors, Inc. $36,225.00
Miller Pipeline Corporation $35,351.00
FISCAL IMPACT: The 2005 C.I.B. is being amended and and it is being funded from current monies.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE NUMBER: 35-1959522
EMERGENCY PROVISION: Emergency legislation is being requested to allow work to be complete prior to the FERC imposed deadline.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Miller Pipeline Corporation. for the O'Shaughnessy Dam Miscellaneous Improvements - 48" Culvert Joint Sealing, for the Division of Water, to authorize the expenditure of $35,351.00 from the Waterworks Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund, to amend the 2005 C.I.B. and to declare an emergency ($35,351.00)
Body
WHEREAS, the Director of Public Utilities did receive and open bids on April 19, 2006 for the O'Shaughnessy Dam Miscellaneous Improvements - 48" Culvert Joint Sealing for the Division of Water, Department of Public Utilities, and
WHEREAS, a satisfactory low bid has been received, and
WHEREAS: An emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Division of Water, Department of Public Utilities, in that it is immediately necessary to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a Contract with Miller Pipeline Corporation for the O'Shaughnessy Dam Miscellaneous Improvements - 48" Culvert Joint Sealing, for the Division of Water, to complete the work prior to the FERC imposed deadline, therefore emergency legislation is being requested, 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 Miller Pipeline Corporation, in the amount of $35,351.00 for the O'Shaughnessy Dam Miscellaneous Improvements - 48" Culvert Joint Sealing for the Division of Water, Department of Public Utilities, Contract No. 1093 on the basis of the lowest responsive and responsible bid received on April 19, 2006.
Section 2. That for the purpose of paying the cost thereof, the expenditure of $35,351.00 is hereby authorized from Waterworks Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund No. 606, Department of Public Utilities, Division of Water, Dept./Division No. 60-09, Object Level Three 6630, Project No. 690472, OCA Code 606472
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. That Section 1, Public Utilities/Water 60-09 or Ordinance 1070-2005 is hereby amended as follows:
PROJECT TOTAL
NUMBER PROJECT NAME BUDGET
690472 O'Shaughnessy Dam Miscellaneous Improvements $35,351 *(1)*
690446 General Engineering Services $2,114,649 *(2)*
Section 5. That for reasons stated in the preamble, hereto, which is hereby made a part hereof, this ordinance is declared to be an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor, or ten days after approval if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.
2005 Original Budget 2005 Amended Budget Comments
*(1)* $0 $35,351 Authority Increased
*(2)* $2,150,000 $2,114,649 Authority Reduced