Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Harold J. Becker Company, Inc. via the City’s Invitation For Bid process for the 910 Dublin Road Garage Roof, C.I.P. Number 690026-100015, in an amount up to $566,605.00, and to pay the Department of Public Service to perform prevailing wage services for the contract in an amount up to $2,000, for a total amount of up to $568,605.00.
Portions of the 910 Dublin Road Garage Roof are in need of repair. This project will fully replace sections of the roof identified as the most prone to water infiltration. There will also be abatement along the parapet of the north wall of asbestos.
The Community Planning Area is 99 - Citywide because the 910 Dublin Road Garage services several Columbus communities.
TIMELINE: Contract work is required to be substantially completed in a manner acceptable to the City within 240 calendar days, with final completion 360 calendar days from the date that a Notice to Proceed (NTP) is given by the City.
ESTIMATED COST OF PROJECT: The contract amount is $566,605.00, which includes a contingency amount of $73,905.00 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 $ 566,605.00
Anticipated Modifications $ 0.00
CONTRACT TOTAL $ 566,605.00
Prevailing Wage Service $ 2,000.00
TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST $ 568,605.00
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT
The current roof has developed leaks and is too extensive to repair with general maintenance activities. This project will preserve the integrity of the underlying structure and stop leakage before it causes damage to interior spaces or impacts operation of the maintenance garage.
There are no anticipated public meetings to be held during this project. The Division of Water will be responsible for coordinating with stakeholders.
3. BID INFORMATION
This project was formally advertised on the Vendor Services and Bid Express websites from October 9, 2025, through November 5, 2025. Two bids were received:
Name Bid Amount _City/State Status
Harold J. Becker Company, Inc $566,605.00 Columbus, Ohio MAJ
General Maintenance & Engineering $574,425.00 Columbus, Ohio MAJ
The Harold J. Becker Company, Inc., bid was evaluated and deemed the lowest, best, most responsive bid.
4. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
The Harold J. Becker Company, Inc., contract compliance number is CC004161and expires 9/26/2026.
As part of their proposal, Harold J. Becker Company, Inc., has proposed the following subcontractors to perform contract work:
Company Name City/State
AHC Inc Reynoldsburg, Ohio
The certification of Harold J. Becker Company and the above subcontractor was in good standing at the time the bid was awarded.
5. PRE-QUALIFICATION STATUS
Harold J. Becker Company and all subcontractors have met code requirements with respect to pre-qualification, pursuant to relevant sections of Columbus City Code Chapter 329.
6. FISCAL IMPACT
Funding in the amount of $568,605.00 is available and appropriated within the Water Bond Fund, Fund 6006. An amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget is necessary to align budget authority with the proper project.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Harold J. Becker Company for the 910 Dublin Road Garage Roof project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the transfer of funds and appropriation between projects in the Water Bond Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $568,605.00 for the project. ($568,605.00)
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WHEREAS, the Department of Public Utilities is engaged in the 910 Dublin Road Garage Roof project, CIP #690026-100015; and
WHEREAS, two bids for the 910 Dublin Road Garage Roof project were received and opened on November 5, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the bid from Harold J. Becker Company Inc., was evaluated and deemed the lowest, best, most responsive bid; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget to align budget authority with the proper project; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to expend funds to pay for this project; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to perform prevailing wage services for this project; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the daily operation of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a construction services contract with Harold J. Becker Company Inc., for the 910 Dublin Road Garage Roof project, and to pay the Department of Public Service to perform prevailing wage services for the project; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget authorized by Ordinance 1790-2025 be amended as follows to establish sufficient budget authority for this project:
Fund / Project Number / Project Name (Funding Source) / Current Authority / Revised Authority / Change
6006 / 690026-100000 / Miscellaneous Water Facilities (Voted Water Carryover) / $100,000.00 / $30,095.00 / ($69,905.00)
6006 / 690026-100015 / 910 Dublin Road Garage Roof Replacement (Voted Water Carryover) / $498,700.00 / $568,605.00 /$69,905.00
SECTION 2. That a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Water Bond Fund, Fund 6006, of no more than $69,905.00 is authorized per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 3. That the Director of Public Utilities is hereby authorized to enter into a construction services contract for the 910 Dublin Road Garage Roof project with Harold J. Becker Company, 1776 Lone Eagle Street, Columbus, Ohio, 43228; in an amount up to $566,605.00 in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract on file in the Department of Public Utilities; and to pay the Department of Public Service to perform prevailing wage services for the project in an amount up to $2,000.00.
SECTION 4. That the expenditure of up to $568,605.00, or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized from the Water Bond Fund, Fund 6006, per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 5. 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 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 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 8. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.