Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with U.S. Utility Contractor Company in the amount of $66,463.69; to encumber funds with the Transportation Division for inspection, testing, and prevailing wage coordination services in the amount of $8,936.00; to furnish labor and materials to install alley lighting in the North Linden area. This is an Urban Infrastructure Recovery Fund (UIRF) project. An additional $8,952.74 will be encumbered from UIRF funds to reimburse the Division for adjustment work that another utility had to perform so we could attach to their existing wooden pole system.
2. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The bid opening was advertised in the City Bulletin and the Director of Public Utilities publicly opened four bids on August 30, 2006. Bids were received by: U.S. Utility Contractor Company (FBE) - $66,463.69; Complete General Construction Company (Majority) - $77,479.50; Jess Howard Electric Company (Majority) - $80,589.60; and Perram Electric, Inc. (Majority) - $96,887.96.
The lowest, best, most responsive and responsible bid was from U.S. Utility Contractor Company in the amount of $66,463.69. Their Contract Compliance is 34-1606689. Additional information regarding each bidder, description of work, contract timeframe and detailed amounts can be found on the attached Legislation Information Form.
3. FISCAL IMPACT: There are adequate funds within the Voted 1995 and 1999 Street Lighting and Electricity Distribution Improvement Fund, Urban Infrastructure Recovery Fund Project, to cover this expenditure.
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To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with U.S. Utility Contractor Company in the amount of $66,463.69; to provide for payment of inspection, testing, and prevailing wage coordination services to the Transportation Division in the amount of $8,936.00; to furnish labor and materials to install alley lighting in the North Linden area; to encumber UIRF funds in the amount of $8,952.74 to reimburse the Division for adjustment work that AEP had to perform; for the Division of Power and Water (Power); and to authorize the expenditure of $84,352.43 from the Voted 1995 and 1999 Street Lighting and Electricity Distribution Improvements Fund. ($84,352.43)
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WHEREAS, four bids were received and publicly opened in the offices of the Director of Public Utilities on August 30, 2006, to furnish labor and materials to install alley lighting in the North Linden area; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to award and enter into a construction contract with U.S. Utility Contractor Company as the lowest, best, most responsive, and responsible bidder for the installation of said street lighting improvements; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to encumber and expend funds to provide for payment of inspection, testing, and prevailing wage coordination services to the Transportation Division for said street lighting improvements; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to encumber and expend UIRF funds to reimburse the Division for adjustment work that another utility had to perform; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Utilities, Division of Power and Water, to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract to install alley lighting in the North Linden area, for the preservation of the public health, peace, property, safety and welfare; 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 enter into a construction contract to install alley lighting in the North Linden area; with the lowest, best, most responsive, and responsible bidder, U.S. Utility Contractor Company; 3315 E. Seventeenth Avenue; Columbus, Ohio 43219; in the amount of $66,463.69; in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract on file in the office of the Division of Power and Water; to obtain the necessary inspection, testing, and prevailing wage coordination from the Transportation Division to pay up to a maximum amount of $8,936.00; to encumber UIRF funds in the amount of $8,952.74 to reimburse the Division for adjustment work that AEP had to perform; for a grand legislative total of $84,352.43.
SECTION 2. That for the purpose of paying the cost of the aforesaid contract and expenses, the following expenditure, or as much thereof as may be needed, be and is hereby authorized from the Voted 1995 and 1999 Street Lighting and Electricity Distribution Improvements Fund, Fund 553, Division No. 60-07, Urban Infrastructure Recovery Fund Project Number 440007, OCA Code 440007, Object Level Three 6625, Amount $84,352.43.
SECTION 3. That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.