Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Kokosing Industrial, Inc., for the Parsons Avenue Wellfield Development project, CIP 690580-100000 in an amount up to $33,805,400.00; and to encumber funds with the Department of Public Service for prevailing wage services in an amount up to $2,000.00, for a total expenditure of $33,807,400.00.
This project will construct a 7th radial collector well (CW) for the Parsons Avenue Water Plant (PAWP). is a 20’ diameter x 130’ deep concrete caisson with eight 300 linear foot underdrains. The super structure will contain three 6.7 million gallons per day (MGD) vertical turbines pumps (combined 20 MGD), associated internal pipeworks, and utilities to operate the well. The system will be powered by an electrical service line extended from PAWP. The site work will include a compensatory cut basin and a new gravel drive to the pump station which will be fenced.
The Community Planning Area is 99 - Citywide.
TIMELINE: All work shall be substantially complete within 810 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed, with the Final Completion to occur within 930 calendar days. The City anticipates issuing a Notice to Proceed in 2nd quarter 2026. The contract will continue until construction is complete and accepted.
ESTIMATED COST OF PROJECT:
The bid amount and proposed award amount is $33,805,400.00 and includes a 15% construction contingency amount that will be utilized 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 $ 33,805,400.00
Future Anticipated Needs $ 0.00
CONTRACT TOTAL $ 33,805,400.00
Prevailing Wage Charges $ 2,000.00
TOTAL LEGISLATION: $ 33,807,400.00
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT
The Parsons Avenue Water Plant (PAWP) is a groundwater treatment plant supplied by six existing radial collector wells (CW). This project will construct a 7th radial collector well to supply 20 MGD raw water to help offset anticipated future loss of other collector wells. This project addresses separate elements of the PAWP that are vital to the treatment and supply of safe drinking water to Columbus and the Central Ohio area. Safe, compliant water quality and quantity are necessary for community economic growth.
The majority of the work will occur within areas that are not accessible to the public, so no community outreach is anticipated.
3. BID INFORMATION
This project was formally advertised on the Vendor Services and Bid Express websites from December 18, 2025, through February 11, 2026. One bid was received:
Name Bid Amount ODI Status
Kokosing Industrial, Inc. $33,805,400.00 MAJ
The lowest bid was deemed responsive and responsible. Kokosing Industrial, Inc.’s certification was in good standing at the time of the bid award.
4. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
Kokosing Industrial, Inc.’s contract compliance number is CC006022 and expires 4/5/2027.
Searches in the Excluded Party List System (Federal) and the Findings for Recovery list (State) produced no findings against Kokosing Industrial, Inc
As part of their proposal, Kokosing Industrial, Inc. has proposed the following subcontractors to perform contract work:
Company Name City/State ODI Certification Status
Moody’s of Dayton Columbus, OH MAJ
Paul Peterson Company Columbus, OH MAJ
Layne Christensen Columbus, OH MAJ
Kalkreuth Roofing Lewis Center, OH MAJ
General Temperature Control Canal Winchester, OH MAJ
Foundation Steel, LLC Swanton, OH MAJ
Decker Construction Co. Columbus, OH MAJ
Complete Clearing, Inc. Marengo, OH MAJ
Claypool Electric Lancaster, OH MAJ
BizTech Solutions Gahanna, OH MAJ
The certifications of all subcontractors were in good standing at the time the bid was awarded.
5. PRE-QUALIFICATION STATUS
Kokosing Industrial, Inc. has met code requirements with respect to pre-qualification, pursuant to relevant sections of Columbus City Code Chapter 329.
6. FISCAL IMPACT
Funding for the construction contract will be obtained through the Ohio Water Development Authority (OWDA) Direct Loan Program. City Council authorized this loan application and acceptance of loan funding via Ordinance 0700-2025, passed by Council on 3/31/25. This loan is expected to be approved at the OWDA April Board meeting. This ordinance is contingent upon the OWDA Board approving the loan application. The Department of Public Utilities will inform the Auditor’s Office when this loan is approved.
The Ohio Water Development Authority Direct Loan Program is a reimbursement program. Purchase orders will need to be established for Kokosing Industrial, Inc. for this contract. Public Utilities will need to pay invoices directly to Kokosing Industrial, Inc. and then submit reimbursement requests based upon these paid invoices to OWDA for OWDA to reimburse Public Utilities.
The 2025 Capital Improvement Budget will need to be amended to align budget authority with the proper project for the loan amount. Funds will need to be appropriated in the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund, Fund 6014.
Funding in the amount of $2,000.00 is budgeted, appropriated, and available within the Water Bond Fund, Fund 6006, to pay the Department of Public Service to provide prevailing wage services for this project.
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To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Kokosing Industrial, Inc., for the Parsons Avenue Wellfield Development project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $33,805,400.00 from the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund to pay for the project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund to pay for prevailing wage services. ($33,807,400.00)
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WHEREAS, the Department of Public Utilities is engaged in the Parsons Avenue Wellfield Development project; and
WHEREAS, one bid for the Parsons Avenue Wellfield Development project was received and opened on January 28, 2026; and
WHEREAS, the lowest, most responsive, responsible, and best bid was from Kokosing Industrial, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance 0700-2025 authorized the use of loans from the Ohio Water Development Authority (OWDA) Direct Loan Program to finance Public Utilities projects; and
WHEREAS, a loan application has been submitted to OWDA to finance this project; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance is contingent upon the loan being approved; and
WHEREAS, the loan is scheduled to be approved by the Ohio Water Development Authority Board at their May Board meeting; and
WHEREAS, the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget must be modified to align budget authority with the proper project; and
WHEREAS, funds must be appropriated within the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund, Fund 6014; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize an expenditure of funds from the Fresh Water Market Rate Fund, Fund 6014, to pay for the project; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to expend funds from the Water Bond Fund, Fund 6006, to provide for payment of prevailing wage services associated with said project; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Kokosing Industrial, Inc. for the Parsons Avenue Wellfield Development project, and to pay the Department of Public Service to provide prevailing wage services for the contract; 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
6014 / 690580-100000 / Parsons Avenue Wellfield Development (OWDA Direct Loan) / $3,746,300.00 / $37,551,700.00 / $33,805,400.00 (To match loan)
6006 / 690604-100000 / Lockbourne Road Quarry Embankment Improvements / $6,429.00 / $4,429.00 / ($2,000.00)
6006 / 690580-100000 / Parsons Avenue Wellfield Development / $1,122,100.00 / $1,124,100.00 / $2,000.00
SECTION 2. That the appropriation of $33,805,400.00, or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized in the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund, Fund 6014, per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 3. This ordinance is contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority's Board approving the loan for this project.
SECTION 4. That the Director of Public Utilities is hereby authorized to enter into a construction contract for the Parsons Avenue Wellfield Development project with Kokosing Industrial, Inc., 6235 Westerville Road, Westerville, Ohio 43081, in an amount up to $33,805,400.00; in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract on file in the Department of Public Utilities; and to obtain the necessary construction administration and inspection services for this project from the Department of Public Services in an amount up to $2,000.00.
SECTION 5. That the expenditure of $33,807,400.00, or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized to pay for this contract per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 6. 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 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 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 9. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.