Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Jess Howard Electric Company, in the amount of $887,473.66 for Phase 3 of the Street Lighting Circuit Program Contract for the Division of Power and Water (Power).
This project consists of maintenance and repair of various components of street lighting circuits 11, 13, 22, 31, 38, 39, 63, 74, 82, 100, 111, 112, and 122. The project involves replacement of overhead and underground conductors with associated materials, including but not limited to, lights, wire racks, spools, conductors, pins, fuse kits, and all other materials necessary to restore street lighting circuits to meet City of Columbus most current specifications. The existing components on these circuits are old and deteriorated. Due to the age of the system, there are frequent light outages. Rehabilitation of these circuits will enhance the safety of the residents and their property.
2. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened six bids on January 11, 2012. Bids were received from: Jess Howard - $887,473.65; Complete General - $921,132.00; U.S. Utility Company. - $929,217.83; Xtreme Powerline Construction - $947,372.88; American Lighting - $985,168.75; and Thayer Power - $995,000.82.
The lowest and best bid was from Jess Howard Electric Company in the amount of $887,473.65. Their Contract Compliance Number is 31-4405752 (expires 11/18/12, MAJ). Additional information regarding each bidder, description of work, contract time frame and detailed amounts can be found on the attached Information form.
3. FISCAL IMPACT There is sufficient cash and authority for these expenditures.
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To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a construction contract with Jess Howard Electric Company for Phase 3 of the Street Lighting Circuit Program; and to authorize the expenditures of $887,473.66 within the Electricity G. O. Bonds Fund for the Division of Power and Water (Power). ($887,473.66)
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WHEREAS, six bids for Phase 3 of the Street Lighting Circuit Program Contract were received and publicly opened in the offices of the Director of Public Utilities on January 11, 2012; and
WHEREAS, the lowest and best bid was from Jess Howard Electric Company in the amount of $887,473.66; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to award and execute a construction contract for Phase 3 of the Street Lighting Circuit Program Contract; and
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 Phase 3 of the 2011 Street Light Maintenance Contract Project with the lowest and best bidder, Jess Howard Electric Company, 6630 Taylor Rd. P.O. Box 400, Blacklick, Ohio 43004; in the amount of $887,473.65; in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract on file in the Office of the Division of Power and Water (Power).
SECTION 2. That the expenditure of $887,473.66 is hereby authorized for Phase 3 of the Street Lighting Circuit Program within the Electricity G.O. Bonds Fund, Fund No. 553, Division 60-07, Object Level Three 6625 as follows:
Project Number | Project Name | OCA Code | Amount
670004-100011 | SL Circuit 11 | 534011 | $163,917.66
670004-100013 | SL Circuit 13 | 534013 | $56,332.11
670004-100022 | SL Circuit 22 | 534022 | $29,034.82
670004-100031 | SL Circuit 31 | 534031 | $41,471.59
670004-100038 | SL Circuit 38 | 534038 | $103,325.81
670004-100039 | SL Circuit 39 | 534039 | $14,733.14
670004-100063 | SL Circuit 63 | 534063 | $122,483.13
670004-100074 | SL Circuit 74 | 534074 | $5,777.07
670004-100082 | SL Circuit 82 | 534082 | $60,769.11
670004-100100 | SL Circuit 100 | 534100 | $72,633.61
670004-100111 | SL Circuit 111 | 534111 | $85,536.58
670004-100112 | SL Circuit 112 | 534112 | $49,446.07
670004-100122 | SL Circuit 122 | 534122 | $82,012.96
SECTION 3. That said construction company shall conduct the work to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Utilities and the Administrator of the Division of Power and Water.
SECTION 4. 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 5. That the City Auditor is authorized to establish proper project accounting numbers as appropriate.
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 this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.