Explanation
1. BACKGROUND:
This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to execute a construction contract with the Insituform Technologies, Inc. in the amount of $2,221,874.30 for the construction of the 2010 Annual Lining Contract (work to be performed in 2011) Project for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage plus $1,000.00 in funding for prevailing wages cost.
This project contract consists of the rehabilitation of approximately 22,200 LF of 8-thru 24-inch sewer utilizing the Cured-in-Place Pipe (CIPP) process, manhole rehabilitation and such other work as may be necessary to complete the contract in accordance with the plans and specifications. The work is to be completed within 365 calendar days after the effective date of the Notice to Proceed.
Note: The name of this project is the 2010 Annual Lining Contract. The work will be performed in calendar year 2011.
Procurement Information: The Division advertised for competitive bid proposals on the City of Columbus's Vendor Services website and in the City Bulletin in accordance with the provisions of Section 329.14 of Columbus City Codes. The Division of Sewerage and Drainage opened three competitive bid proposals on December 15, 2010. The bid order for the following companies was as follows:
SAK Construction, LLC | 20-4193988 | Appl. Filed | $1,936,925.25
Insituform Technologies | 13-3032158 | 10/15/2011 | $2,221,874.30
Reynolds Inliner, LLC | 01-0684682 | Expired | $2,412,415.80
The Engineer's construction cost estimate was: $2,302,619.00
These bids were reviewed and ranked utilizing the Bid Tab and Quality Factor Form evaluation process. The apparent low bidder, SAK Construction, LLC, did not have the required construction trade licenses / certificates and was deemed non-responsive. After careful consideration, the committee recommended that Insituform Technologies be selected to provide the construction services for the 2010 General Construction Contract Project.
This company is not debarred or prohibited from being awarded a contract according to the Auditor of State unresolved findings for recovery certified search.
2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE INFO: Insituform Technologies, Inc. |13-3032158 | 10/15/2011 | MAJ
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: Emergency designation is not requested at this time.
4. FISCAL IMPACT:
This ordinance authorizes the transfer within of $121,874.30, plus $1,000 for Prevailing Wage administrative cost, with a total expenditure cost of $2,222,874.30 from the Sanitary Sewer Build America Bond (B.A.B.'s) Fund, Fund 668.
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To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Insituform Technologies, Inc. in the amount of $2,221,874.30 for the construction of the 2010 Annual Lining Contract Project; and to authorize the transfer within and expenditure of funds from Sanitary Sewer Build America Bonds Fund, to pay $1000 for Prevailing Wage administration cost. ($2,222,874.30)
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WHEREAS, three competitive bids for the construction of the 2010 Annual Lining Contract Project were received on December 15, 2010, whereupon it was determined that Insituform Technologies, Inc., submitted the lowest, best, responsive and responsible bid proposal; and
WHEREAS, funding of $1000.00 is needed to pay Department of Transportation for prevailing wages administrative cost of the 2010 Annual Lining Contract Project; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary repair and reduce infiltration to public sanitary sewers and that this work consists of the rehabilitation of approximately 22,200 LF of 8-thru 24-inch sewer utilizing the Cured-in-Place Pipe (CIPP) process, manhole rehabilitation and such other work as may be necessary to complete the contract in accordance with the plans and specifications; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the transfer within of funds from the Sanitary Sewer Build America Bond (B.A.B.'s) Fund, Fund 668 for purposes of providing sufficient funding for the sanitary expenditure; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary for City Council to authorize the expenditure of funds from the Sanitary Sewer Build America Bond (B.A.B.'s) Fund; and
WHEREAS, the aggregate principal amount which the City will issue to finance this phase of the project is presently expected not to exceed $2,222,874.30; and
WHEREAS, that the Department of Public Utilities request that City Council authorize the Director of Public Utilities, Division of Sewerage and Drainage, enter into a contract with Insituform Technologies, Inc. and to provide funding for prevailing wages, for the construction of the 2010 Annual Lining Contract Project, to ensure the continued operation of vital Sanitary infrastructure for the City; and for the preservation of the public health and safety at the earliest practical date; Now, Therefore:
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
Section 1. That Director of Public Utilities is hereby authorized to execute a construction contract with Insituform Technologies, Inc., 270 W. Mitchell Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45232 for the construction of the 2010 Annual Lining Contract Project for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage for the rehabilitation of approximately 22,200 LF of 8-thru 24-inch sewers utilizing the Cured-in-Place Pipe (CIPP) process.
Section 2. That the City Auditor is hereby authorized to transfer $122,874.30 within the Department of Public Utilities Division of Sewerage and Drainage, Dept/Div. No. 60-05, Sewerage and Drainage Sanitary Sewer Build America Bond (B.A.B.'s) Fund, Fund 668, Object Level Three 6630, as follows:
From:
Project No. | Project Name | OCA Code | Change
650100-100000 | Sanitary Sewer Contingency | 668100 | -$22,372.37
650348-100002 | WWTFS Instrument & Control System Upgrade | 652348 |-$24,150.59
650361-100002 | WWTFS Construction | 652361 | -$17,157.49
650404-100038 | Riversouth Phase I | 638404 | -$1,602.56
650744-100000 | Brimfield Area Sanitary System Repair | 664744 | -$5,055.85
650351-100001 | SWWTP Corr. Prevention | 664351 | -$52,535.44
To:
Project No. | Project Name | OCA Code | Change
650404-100035 | 2010 Annual Lining Contract | 684435 | $122,874.30
Section 3. That the Director of Public Utilities be and hereby is authorized to expend a total of $2,222,874.30 from the Sanitary Sewer Build America Bond (B.A.B.'s) Fund, Fund 668 | Div. 60-05 | Proj. 650404-100035 | 684435 | Object Level Three 6630.
Note: $1,000.00 to be left on the AC for the Prevailing Wages
Section 4. That the said firm shall perform the work to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Utilities and the Administrator of the Division of Sewerage and Drainage.
Section 5. 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 6. That the City Auditor is authorized to establish proper project accounting numbers as appropriate.
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 this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.