Explanation
Background: In the city of Columbus right-of-way, there are various types of utility excavations that require repair to roadway and surrounding areas. This contract will focus on the proper repair of damaged items such as pavement, curb, and sidewalk. The establishment of this contract will continue to improve the quality of the city of Columbus' streets.
Bids were received and tabulated by the Transportation Division on December 13, 2007. One bid was received as follows:
Contractor Bid Amount CC# Exp. Majority/Minority
Decker Construction Co. $878,438.50 31-0983557 11/26/09 Majority
It is recommended that the contract be awarded to Decker Construction Company who submitted a satisfactory and responsive bid.
Fiscal Impact: The contract amount for this project is $500,000.00 based on the bid documents that allow the City to award a contract for an amount more or less than the bid amount using the unit bid prices. Funding for this project is available within the Streets and Highways G.O. Bonds Fund.
Emergency action is requested to establish sufficient funding for this project so needed repairs can begin and continue this construction season and meet community commitments.
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To amend the 2008 C.I.B; to authorize the transfer of funds within the Streets and Highways G.O. Bonds Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $500,000.00 from the Streets and Highways G.O. Bonds Fund; to authorize the Public Service Director to enter into a contract with Decker Construction Company for the Utility Cut and Restoration Project - 2008 for the Transportation Division; and to declare an emergency. ($500,000.00)
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WHEREAS, the need exists for miscellaneous restorations to the right-of-way throughout the city of Columbus; and
WHEREAS, bids were received and tabulated on December 13, 2007 for the Utility Cut and Restoration Project - 2008; and
WHEREAS, a satisfactory bid has been received; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Service, Transportation Division, in that the contract should be awarded immediately so needed repairs can begin and continue this construction season and meet community commitments, thereby preserving the public health, peace, property, safety and welfare; now, therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the 2008 Capital Improvements Budget established within ordinance 0690-2008 be and hereby is amended to provide funding for this reimbursement as follows:
Project Number / Project / Current CIB Amount / Amendment Amount / CIB Amount
540013-100000 / Permanent Pavement Markings (Carryover) / $500,000.00 (Carryover) / ($500,000.00) (Carryover) / $0.00 (Carryover)
530103-100000 / Arterial Street Rehab. (Carryover) / $946,731.00 (Carryover) / $500,000.00 (Carryover) / $1,446,731.00 (Carryover)
SECTION 2. To authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds between projects within Fund 704, the Streets & Highways GO Bonds Fund as follows:
From:
Fund/Project / Project Name /OCA/OL3/Amount
704 / 540013 / Permanent Pavement Markings / 644385 / 6600 / $500,000.00
To:
Fund/Project / Project Name /OCA/ OL3/Amount
704 / 530103 / Arterial Street Rehab. / 644385 / 6600 / $500,000.00
SECTION 3. That for the purpose of paying the cost of the contract, the sum of $500,000.00 or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized to be expended from the Streets and Highways G.O. Bonds Fund, Fund No. 704, Project No. 530103, Dept.-Div. 59-09, O.L. 01-03 Codes 06-6631.
SECTION 4. That the Public Service Director be and is hereby authorized to enter into a contract for Utility Cut and Restoration Project - 2008 in the amount of $500,000.00 with Decker Construction Company, 3040 McKinley Avenue, Columbus, Ohio, 43204, the lowest and best bidder therefore and in accordance with the specifications and plans on file in the office of the City Engineer, which are hereby approved.
SECTION 5. 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 6. That for the reasons stated in the preamble hereto, which is hereby made a part hereof, this ordinance is hereby 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.