Explanation
BACKGROUND: The Pedestrian Bridge at 910 Dublin Road is the only public access into the Utilities complex. Currently the bridge has begun to settle and consequently, the serviceability of the bridge has been compromised, including a tripping hazard at the control joint in the walking surface. This contract provides for the physical shoring and rehabilitation of the pedestrian bridge.
The procurement of this contract was conducted in accordance with Section 329.09.
Competitive bids were received and opened at the office of the Director of Public Utilities on August 10, 2005. Of the two (2) bids received, the lowest responsive and responsible and best bidder was Ahern & Associates, Inc.
BIDDER AMOUNT
Ahern & Associates, Inc $109,143.30
The Righter Company, Inc. $159,495.00
EMERGENCY: Emergency legislation is being requested to take advantage of favorable weather conditions. Materials used for this rehabilitation have installation temperature requirements. The existence of a tripping hazard in the walking surface of the entry to this public building necessitates construction as soon as possible.
FISCAL IMPACT: This project is included in the 2005 CIB and $565,000 is budgeted.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE NUMBER: 31-1316393
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Ahern & Associates, Inc. for the Distribution Improvements - 910 Dublin Road Pedestrian Bridge Rehabilitation, for the Division of Water, to authorize the expenditure of $109,143.30 from the Waterworks Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund, to authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds within the Waterworks Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund, to amend the 2005 C.I.B. and to declare an emergency. ($109,143.30)
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WHEREAS, the Director of Public Utilities did receive and open bids on August 10, 2005 for the Distribution Improvements - 910 Dublin Road Pedestrian Bridge Rehabilitation for the Division of Water, Department of Public Utilities, and
WHEREAS, a satisfactory low bid has been received, and
WHEREAS, The Pedestrian Bridge at 910 Dublin Road is necessary to provide public access to the Utilities Complex. This contract provides for the rehabilitation and shoring of the Pedestrian Bridge.
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operations of the Division of Water, Department of Public Utilities in that it is immediately necessary to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a Contract with Ahern & Associates, Inc., for the Distribution Improvements - 910 Dublin Road Pedestrian Bridge Rehabilitation, for the Division of Water, to take advantage of favorable weather conditions for execution of the work and for the preservation of public health, peace, property and safety, now, therefore;
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS
Section 1. That the Director of Public Utilities be and is hereby authorized to enter into a Contract with Ahern & Associates, Inc., in the amount of $109,143.30 for the Distribution Improvements - 910 Dublin Road Pedestrian Bridge Rehabilitation for the Division of Water, Department of Public Utilities, Contract No. 1080 on the basis of the lowest responsive and responsible and best bid received on August 10, 2005.
Section 2. That for the purpose of paying the cost thereof, the expenditure of $109,143.30 is hereby authorized from Waterworks Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund, Fund No. 606, Department of Public Utilities, Division of Water, Dept./Div No. 60-09, Object Level Three 6620, Project No. 690290 OCA Code 642900.
Section 3. 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 except that no transfer shall be so made from a project account funded by monies from more than one source.
Section 4. The City Auditor is hereby authorized and directed to appropriate and transfer funds from within the Waterworks Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund, Fund No. 606, Department of Public Utilities, Division of Water, as follows:
FROM: 690379 DRWP Chlorine Storage Improvements $109,143.30
OCA Code 642900
TO: 690290 Distribution Improvements - 910 Dublin Road
Pedestrian Bridge Rehabilitation $109,143.30
OCA Code 642900
Section 5. That Section 1, Public Utilities Water 60-09 or Ordinance 1070-2005 is hereby amended as follows:
PROJECT NO. PROJECT NAME TOTAL BUDGET
690290 Distribution Improvements - 910 Dublin Road
Pedestrian Bridge Rehabilitation $674,144 *(1)*
690379 DRWP Chlorine Storage Improvements $3,740,856 *(2)*
Section 6. That for reasons stated in the preamble, hereto, which is hereby made a part hereof, this ordinance is declared to be an emergency measure and shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval by the Mayor, or ten days after approval if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.
2005 Original Budget 2005 Amended Budget Comments
*(1)* $565,000 $674,144 Authority Increased
*(2)* $3,850,000 $3,740,856 Authority Reduced