Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Kenmore Construction Co., Inc., in the amount of $2,147,043.91, for the Main Street Water Line Improvements Project, Division of Water Contract Number 1161.
This project consists of installing approximately 5,600 feet of 16-inch water line in Main Street, approximately 1,800 feet of 8-inch, 6-inch, and 4-inch water lines for branch water line connections, water service transfers, and fire hydrant installations.
2.ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT: This project will reduce cost by reducing system leakage. The Neighborhood Liaison(s) will be contacted and informed of this project during the construction phase. Further community outreach may result through the Neighborhood Liaison Program.
3. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened twelve bids on November 28, 2012 from: Kenmore Construction Co., Inc. - $2,147,043.91; Darby Creek Excavating, Inc. - $2,272,044.35; Conie Construction Co. - $2,461,739.50; John Eramo & Sons, Inc.- $2,520,958.00; Columbus Asphalt Paving - $2,532,062.34; McDaniel's Construction Corp. - $2,548,555.13; George J. Igel & Co., Inc. - $2,937,022.50; Shelly & Sands, Inc. - $3,015,335.90; Elite Excavating Co. of Ohio - $3,024,883.18; Fields Excavating, Inc. - $3,271,268.00; Nickolas Savko & Sons, Inc. - $3,291,629.66; and Trucco Construction Co., Inc. - $3,545,601.40.
Searches in the Excluded Party List System (Federal) and the Findings for Recovery list (State) produced no findings against Kenmore Construction Co., Inc.
4. FISCAL IMPACT: This expenditure is included in various Division of Water Funds.
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To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Kenmore Construction Co., Inc. for the Main Street Water Line Improvements Project for the Division of Water; and to authorize an expenditure up to $2,147,043.91 from the Water Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund. ($2,147,043.91)
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WHEREAS, twelve bids for the Main Street Water Line Improvements Project were received and publicly opened in the offices of the Director of Public Utilities on November 28, 2012; and
WHEREAS, the lowest, best, most responsive and responsible bid was from Kenmore Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $2,147,043.91; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to award and execute a construction contract for costs associated with the Main Street Water Line Improvements Project; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation of the Division of Water, Department of Public Utilities, to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Kenmore Construction Co., Inc., for the Main Street Water Line Improvements Project, for the preservation of the 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 hereby is authorized to award and execute a construction contract for the Main Street Water Line Improvements Project with the lowest, best, most responsive, and responsible bidder, Kenmore Construction Co., Inc., 808 Frank Road, Columbus, Ohio 43223; in the amount of $2,147,043.91; in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract on file in the Office of the Division of Water.
SECTION 2. That said construction company shall conduct the work to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Utilities and the Administrator of the Division of Water.
SECTION 3. That the funds necessary to carry out the purpose of this Ordinance are hereby deemed appropriated, and the City Auditor shall establish such accounting codes as necessary.
SECTION 4. That the expenditure up to $2,147,043.91 is hereby authorized for the Main Street Water Line Improvements Project within Dept./Div. 60-09, Project No. 690236-100038, Object Level Three 6629, as follows:
Fund No. | Fund Name | OCA | Amount
608 | Permanent Improvement Fund (carryover) | 683638 | $14,494.99
609 | Water B.A.B. Fund (carryover) | 693638 | $99,898.58
606 | Water Works Enlargement Voted Bonds (carryover) | 623638 | $171,268.04
606 | Water Works Enlargement Voted Bonds (New Funding) | 623638 | $1,861,382.30
SECTION 5. 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 6. That the City Auditor is authorized to establish proper project accounting numbers as appropriate.
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 this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.