Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement with CT Consultants, Inc., for professional engineering services for Shattuck Avenue/Clearview Avenue Stormwater System Improvements. This project will mitigate poor drainage along both of these roadways.
2. ENGINEERING CONTRACT AWARD: CT Consultants, Inc., was selected in accordance with the procedures set forth in Columbus City Code, Section 329.13, "Awarding professional service contracts through requests for Statements of Qualifications". Six statements of qualifications were received and opened on July 15, 2005. Requests for Cost Proposals (RFP's) were sent to six firms having the experience necessary to complete the project; CT Consultants, Inc., Dynotec, Inc., URS Corporation, Prime Engineering and Architecture, Inc. Wilbur Smith Associates, Inc., and Glaus, Pyle, Schomer, Burns and DeHaven. All six consultants submitted RFP's on August 11, 2006.
Upon review of the technical proposals, the bidders were ranked using criteria specified in City Code, and more specifically: proposal quality/feasibility, competence to perform required work, project schedule, and location of the workforce.
Based upon these criteria, CT Consultants, Inc., was selected as the highest-ranked bidder. Their Contract Compliance Number is 34-0792089.
3. FISCAL IMPACT: The project is included in the current Capital Improvements Budget. Funding and authority are already present and no additional transfers are needed.
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To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement for professional engineering services with CT Consultants, Inc. for Shattuck Avenue/Clearview Avenue Stormwater System Improvements and to authorize the expenditure of $107,416 within the Storm Sewer Bond ($107,416).
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WHEREAS, Requests for Cost Proposals were received and opened on August 11, 2006 for engineering services for the Shattuck Ave./Clearview Ave. SSI project; and
WHEREAS, CT Consultants, Inc., was selected based on the following criteria: proposal quality/feasibility, competence to perform required work, project schedule, and location of the workforce; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement for professional engineering services to mitigate poor drainage and other stormwater problems; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation of the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, Department of Public Utilities, to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement for professional engineering services, for the Shattuck Ave./Clearview Ave. SSI Project, for the preservation of the public health, peace, property, and safety; now therefore.
SECTION 1. 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 2. That the City Auditor is authorized to establish proper project accounting numbers as appropriate.
SECTION 3. That the Director of Public Utilities be and hereby is authorized to execute an agreement with CT Consultants, 2700 East Dublin-Granville Rd. (5th Floor), Columbus, Ohio 43231, for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, for professional engineering services for Shattuck Avenue/Clearview Avenue Stormwater System Improvements in accordance with the terms and conditions on file in the office of the Division of Sewerage and Drainage.
SECTION 4. That the said engineering firm shall conduct the work to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Utilities and the Administrator of the Division of Sewerage and Drainage.
SECTION 5. That for the purpose of paying the cost of the professional engineering services contract, the following expenditure, or as much thereof as may be needed, be and the same is hereby authorized as follows: Division 60-15, Fund 685, Project 610768, Object Level One 06, Object Level Three 6621, OCA Code 685001, Amount $107,416.
SECTION 6. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest date allowed by law.
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