Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Columbus Water & Power to enter into a construction contract with Harold J. Becker Company, Inc. for the Jackson Pike Water Reclamation Plant Skimmings Concentration and Sludge Control Buildings Roof Replacement project, CIP #650234-100203, in an amount up to $2,155,200.00 and to encumber funds with the Department of Public Service for prevailing wage services in an amount up to $2,000.00, for a total expenditure of $2,157,200.00.
The roof of the Sludge Control and Skimmings Buildings house which stores critical equipment for the successful operation of Jackson Pike Water Reclamation Plant is exhibiting signs of failure and requires replacement. The project will replace the roof, edge metal, and lightning protection on the Jackson Pike WRP Sludge Control and Skimmings Concentration Buildings to ensure the plant remains operational.
Planning Area - 64 Far South
TIMELINE: Contract work is required to be completed in a manner acceptable to the City within 390 days from the date that a Notice to Proceed (NTP) is given by the City.
ESTIMATED COST OF PROJECT: The bid amount and proposed award amount is $2,155,200.00 including a 20% construction contingency amount that will be utilized to fund needed and approved changes in the work. No contract modifications are anticipated at this time; however, construction exigency might later compel modification of this contract, if unforeseen difficulties are encountered.
Cost summary:
Original Contract $2,155,200.00
Prevailing Wage Charge $ 2,000.00
CONTRACT TOTAL $2,157,200.00
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT
There is no expected economic impact related to this project outside the direct work associated with the roof replacement. No community outreach was completed during development of this replacement project. The entire Jackson Pike Water Reclamation Plant would fail to function if the server room and electrical gear located in the Sludge Control Building were impacted by water intrusion, so the environmental impacts of failing to execute this work are substantial for the citizens of Columbus.
3. BID INFORMATION
This project was formally advertised on the Vendor Services and Bid Express websites from 8/6/2026 through 9/30/2026. Two bids were received:
Name Bid Amount City/State Status
Harold J. Becker Company $2,155,200.00 Columbus, OH MAJ
General Maintenance & Engineering Co. $2,337,600.00 Columbus, OH MAJ
Harold J. Becker Company, Inc’s bid was deemed the lowest, best, most responsive and responsible bid in the amount of $2,155,200.00
4. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
Harold J. Becker Company, Inc.’s contract compliance number is CC004161 and expires 8/31/2028.
Searches in the Excluded Party List System (Federal) and the Findings for Recovery list (State) produced no findings against Harold J. Becker Company, In.
As part of their proposal, Harold J. Becker Company, Inc. has proposed the following subcontractor to perform contract work:
Company Name City/State ODI Certification Status
Robert Service Group Columbus, Ohio WBE
The certification of Harold J. Becker Company, Inc. and the above companies was in good standing at the time the bid was awarded.
6. PRE-QUALIFICATION STATUS
Harold J. Becker Company, Inc. have met code requirements with respect to pre-qualification, pursuant to relevant sections of Columbus City Code Chapter 329. Robert Service Group application for construction prequalification was submitted October 22, 2026 and should be approved prior to execution of contract.
7. FISCAL IMPACT
Funding for the construction contract will be obtained through the Ohio Water Development Authority (OWDA) Direct Loan Program. City Council authorized this loan application and acceptance of loan funding via Ordinance 0341-2026, passed by Council on 3/2/2026. This ordinance is contingent upon the approval of this loan. This loan is expected to be approved at the OWDA December Board meeting.
The Ohio Water Development Authority (OWDA) Direct Loan Program is a reimbursement program. Purchase orders will need to be established to Harold J. Becker Company, Inc. for these contracts. Columbus Water & Power will need to pay invoices directly to Harold J. Becker Company, Inc. and then submit reimbursement requests based upon these paid invoices to OWDA for OWDA to reimburse Columbus Water & Power
Funding for the prevailing wage services provided by the Department of Public Service is available and appropriated in the Sanitary Bond Fund, Fund 6109.
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To authorize the Director of the Department of Columbus Water & Power to enter into a construction contract with Harold J. Becker Company, Inc. for the Jackson Pike Water Reclamation Plant Skimmings Concentration and Sludge Control Buildings Roof Replacement project; to make this contract approval contingent upon the loan being approved; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $2,155,200.00 from the Sanitary-Fresh Water Market Rate Program Fund for the contract; and to authorize a transfer and expenditure of up to $2,000.00 within the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for the prevailing wage services for the project. ($2,157,200.00)
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WHEREAS, the Department of Columbus Water & Power is engaged in the Jackson Pike Water Reclamation Plant Skimmings Concentration and Sludge Control Buildings Roof Replacement project; and
WHEREAS, two bids for the Jackson Pike Water Reclamation Plant Skimmings Concentration and Sludge Control Buildings Roof Replacement project were received and opened on 9/30/2026, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the Director of the Department of Columbus Water & Power to enter into a construction services contract with Harold J. Becker Company, Inc. for the Jackson Pike Water Reclamation Plant Skimmings Concentration and Sludge Control Buildings Roof Replacement project; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance 0341-2026 authorized the use of loans from the Ohio Water Development Authority (OWDA) Direct Loan Program to finance Columbus Water & Power projects; and
WHEREAS, loan applications will be submitted to OWDA to finance this project; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance is contingent upon the loan being approved; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to appropriate and expend funds from the Sanitary Fresh Water Market Rate Fund, Fund 6124, to pay for the construction of this project; and,
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize a transfer and expenditure of funds within the Sanitary Bond Fund, Fund 6109, to pay for the prevailing wage services for the project; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary in the daily operation of Columbus Water and Power to authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to enter into a construction contract with Harold J. Becker Company, Inc. for the Jackson Pike Water Reclamation Plant Skimmings Concentration and Sludge Control Buildings Roof Replacement; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That City Council authorizes the Director of Columbus Water and Power to submit loan applications, accept loan funding, and execute loan documents for the Jackson Pike Water Reclamation Plant Skimmings Concentration and Sludge Control Buildings Roof Replacement project, and that this ordinance is contingent upon that loan being approved.
SECTION 2. That the appropriation of $2,155,200.00, or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized in the Sanitary - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund, Fund 6124, per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 3. That the Director of Columbus Water and Power is hereby authorized to enter into a construction contract for the JPWRP SCB/SKB Roof Replacement Project with Harold J. Becker Company, Inc.,1776 Lone Eagle Street, Columbus, OH 43228 in an amount up to $2,155.200.00; in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract on file with Columbus Water and Power; and to obtain the necessary prevailing wage services for this project from the Department of Public Services in an amount up to $2,000.00.
SECTION 4. That the expenditure of $2,157,200.00 or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized to pay for this project per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 5. That the transfer of $2,000.00, or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized between projects between within the Sanitary Bond Fund, Fund 6109, per the account codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 6. That funds are hereby deemed appropriated and expenditures and transfers authorized to carry out the purposes of this ordinance and the City Auditor shall establish such accounting codes as necessary.
SECTION 7. 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 8. 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.
SECTION 9. That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.