Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Columbus Water & Power to enter into construction contracts for the 2026 Water Main Repairs project, CIP No. 690521-100014, with the following companies:
• JLD Construction Services LLC, in an amount up to $1,266,578.00
• Travco Construction Inc., in an amount up to $1,354,930.60.
This ordinance also encumbers funds with the Department of Public Service for prevailing wage services in an amount of $2,000.00 for each company, for a total of $4,000.00 for the prevailing wage services.
This contract will provide the necessary labor and equipment to complete emergency repairs to water mains at various locations within the Columbus Water Distribution System on an as needed basis.
This project was bid with the following language in the bid documents “The City reserves the right to award up to two contracts to the first, and second lowest, responsive and responsible bidders if it is in the best interest of the City to do so. If multiple contracts are awarded, the contracts will run concurrently and will be non-exclusive. The City may utilize any of the contracts at the discretion of the City.” Upon review of the bids submitted the City has decided to award the two lowest bidders a contract for the project work.
The Community Planning Area is 99 - Citywide.
TIMELINE: Contract work is required to be completed in a manner acceptable to the City within 730 days from the date that a Notice to Proceed (NTP) is given by the City.
ESTIMATED COST OF PROJECT: The bid amount and proposed award amount for JLD Construction Services, LLC is $1,266,578.00, including a 10% 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.
The bid amount and proposed award amount for Travco Construction is $1,354,930.60, including a 10% 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: JLD Construction Services, LLC
Original Contract $1,266,578.00
Future Anticipated Needs $ 0.00
CONTRACT TOTAL $1, 266,578.00
Prevailing Wage Charge $ 2,000.00
$1,268,578.00
Cost summary: Travco Construction
Original Contract $1, 354,930.60
Future Anticipated Needs $ 0.00
CONTRACT TOTAL $1, 354,930.60
Prevailing Wage Charge $ 2,000.00
$1, 356,930.60
Total project expenditure: $2,625,508.60
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT
These contracts will provide assistance to our water line maintenance crews in completing water main break repairs in a timely matter should the number of breaks exceed our normal maintenance capacities.
3. BID INFORMATION
This project was formally advertised on the Vendor Services and Bid Express websites from 3/9/2026 through 4/1/2026. Three bids were received:
Name Bid Amount City/State Status
JLD Construction Services LLC $1,266,578.00 Columbus, OH MBE
Travco Construction Inc. $1,354,930.60 Grove City, OH MAJ
John Eramo & Sons Inc. $1,821,022.50 Hilliard, OH MAJ
The certification of JLD Construction Services LLC and Travco Construction Inc. was in good standing at the time of the contract award.
4. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE INFORMATION
Travco Construction Inc.’s contract compliance number is CC009944 and expires 3/13/2027. Searches in the Excluded Party List System (Federal) and the Findings for Recovery list (State) produced no findings against Travco Construction Inc.
JLD Construction Services LLC’s contract compliance number is CC041179 and expires 4/11/27. Searches in the Excluded Party List System (Federal) and the Findings for Recovery list (State) produced no findings against Travco Construction Inc.
As per their proposal, JLD Construction Services LLC will not be using subcontractors to perform contract work:
The certification of the above company was in good standing at the time the bid was awarded.
As per their proposal, Travco Construction Inc. proposed the following subcontractors to perform contract work:
Company Name City/State ODI Certification Status
Decker Construction Company Columbus, Ohio MAJ
JTO Trucking Columbus, Ohio MAJ
Vector23, LLC Not in D365
The certification of Travco Construction Inc. the proposed subcontractor was in good standing at the time the bid was awarded, with the exception of Vector23, LLC that will need to register with Vendor Services.
5. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
Emergency designation is requested so that emergency repairs to water mains at various locations within the Columbus Water Distribution System may be completed on an as needed basis to ensure continuous water service to the residents of Columbus and the surrounding areas should the number of breaks exceed our normal maintenance capacities, thereby preserving the public health, peace, property, safety, and welfare.
6. PRE-QUALIFICATION STATUS
JLD Construction Services LLC has met code requirements with respect to pre-qualification, pursuant to relevant sections of Columbus City Code Chapter 329.
Travco Construction Inc. and all subcontractors have met code requirements with respect to pre-qualification, pursuant to relevant sections of Columbus City Code Chapter 329.
7. FISCAL IMPACT
Funding in the amount of $2,625,508.60 is available within the Water Bond Fund, Fund 6006. It is also necessary to transfer cash and appropriation between projects within the Water Bond Fund, Fund 6006, to align cash and appropriation with the proper project.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with JLD Construction Services LLC and Travco Construction Inc. for the 2026 Water Main Repairs project; to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Water Bond Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,625,508.60 for the project; and to declare an emergency. ($2,625,508.60)
Body
WHEREAS, Columbus Water & Power is engaged in the 2026 Water Main Repairs project; and
WHEREAS, three bids for the 2026 Water Main Repairs project were received and opened on 4/1/2026; and
WHEREAS, the bid included a clause allowing up to two companies to be awarded a contract; and
WHEREAS, Columbus Water & Power, Division of Water, recommended accepting the bids of the two lowest bidders, JLD Construction Services LLC and Travco Construction Inc. and awarding contracts to them; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the Director of the Department of Columbus Water and Power to enter into a construction services contract with JLD Construction Services LLC and Travco Construction Inc. and for the 2026 Water Main Repairs project; and
WHEREAS, the 2025 Capital Improvements Budget must be modified to align budget authority with the proper project; and
WHEREAS, a transfer of cash and appropriation between projects within the Water bond fund, Fund 6006, is needed to align cash and appropriation with the proper project; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to expend funds to pay for this project; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of Columbus Water and Power that it is immediately necessary to authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to enter contracts for the 2026 Water Main Repairs project, with the following companies: JLD Construction Services LLC, and Travco Construction Inc., thereby preserving the public health, peace, property, safety, and welfare; and NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the transfer of $2,625,508.60 between projects within the Water Bond Fund, Fund 6006, is authorized per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 2. That the Director of Columbus Water and Power is hereby authorized to enter into a construction services contract for the 2026 Water Main Repairs project with JLD Construction Services LLC, 1110 North Cassady Avenue, Columbus, OH 43219, in an amount up to $1,266,578.00, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract on file in the Department of Public Utilities; and to obtain the necessary prevailing wage services from the Department of Public Service and to pay up to a maximum amount of $2,000.00 for them.
SECTION 3. That the Director of Columbus Water and Power is hereby authorized to enter into a construction services contract for the 2026 Water Main Repairs project with Travco Construction Inc., 5506 Harrisburg Pike, Grove City, Ohio 43123, in an amount up to $1,354,930.60, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract on file in the Department of Public Utilities; and to obtain the necessary prevailing wage services from the Department of Public Service and to pay up to a maximum amount of $2,000.00 for them.
SECTION 4. That the expenditure of up to $2,625,508.60, or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized from the Water Bond Fund, Fund 6006, per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 5. 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 6. 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 7. 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 8. 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 passage if the Mayor neither approves nor vetoes the same.