Explanation
1. BACKGROUND:
This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Service to execute a construction contract modification with Complete General Construction Company for the Bridge Rehabilitation - Riverbend Over Scioto Big Run project and also authorizes additional construction administration and inspection funds.
Work performed under this contract consisted of complete superstructure replacement, substructure replacement and minor approach pavement, drainage and guardrail work for the existing bridge on Riverbend Road over the Big Run Creek.
The work being performed under this modification is replacement of the existing piers. During construction it was determined that the original piers were beyond rehabilitation and in need of replacement. In order to minimize delays to the project it is in the best interest of the City to modify the existing construction contract.
When the contractor began demolition of the structure, it was noticed that the existing cast in place piling on the project was beginning to fracture at the welds. At this point the design engineer was contacted and notified of the issue and the contractor was directed to remove the existing piers completely to prevent them from inadvertently collapsing. In doing this, the existing pier columns can no longer be used to support the existing structure. The design engineer proposed that new H piles would be driven in between the existing piling and the new pier cap would be cast on top of the new piling as was shown in the original plan. It was also recommended that the new piling would be encased in concrete to protect from debris and corrosion.
In order for the contractor to complete the original bid work, this work must be performed. If this portion of the work was bid out, the current contractors work would be delayed, and a delay claim would be filed.
The cost of this modification was negotiated with the contractor based upon state average cost data.
The original contract amount authorized by ordinance 0360-2012 and executed March 9, 2012 is $654,840.85 (EL012521)
The amount of this, the first, modification is $144,131.22
The total contract amount including this modification is $798,972.07
Additional inspection funding in the amount of $25,000.00 is also being added due to the additional work needed for the project
Searches in the Excluded Party List System (Federal) and the Findings for Recovery list (State) produced no findings against Complete General Construction Company.
2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
The contract compliance number for Complete General Construction Company is 314366382 and expires 11/1/13.
3. FISCAL IMPACT
Funding for this project is available within the 2012 Capital Improvement Budget in the Streets and Highways G.O. Bonds Fund. This ordinance is contingent on the 2012 Bond Sale.
4. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION.
Emergency action is requested in order provide funding for this modification so project work can continue on this bridge and work can be completed to ensure the safety of the travelling public.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Service to modify and increase an existing contract with Complete General Construction Company and provide for additional construction administration and inspection funds in connection with the Bridge Rehabilitation - Riverbend Over Scioto Big Run project; to appropriate funds and authorize the expenditure of up to $169,131.22 from the Streets and Highways G.O. Bonds Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($169,131.22)
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WHEREAS, the Division of Design and Construction is engaged in the Bridge Rehabilitation - Riverbend Over Scioto Big Run project; and
WHEREAS, contract no. EL012521 with Complete General Construction Company was authorized by ordinance no. 0360-2012, passed by City Council March 6, 2012, executed March 9, 2012 and approved by the City Attorney on March 15, 2011; and
WHEREAS, this project consists of the complete superstructure replacement, substructure replacement and minor approach pavement, drainage and guardrail work for the existing bridge on Riverbend Road over the Big Run Creek; and
WHEREAS, during construction it was determined that the original piers were beyond rehabilitation and in need of replacement; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Service has determined it to be in the City's best interest to modify the subject contract to add necessary work and add additional funding for the contract and inspection; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance authorizes the first modification to the Bridge Rehabilitation - Riverbend Over Scioto Big Run contract in the amount of up to $144,131.22; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance also authorizes additional inspection funding in the amount of up to $25,000; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of the Division of Design and Construction in that the funding should be authorized immediately to maintain an accelerated project schedule, 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 Director of Public Service be and is hereby authorized to modify and increase contract no. EL012521 with Complete General Construction Company, 1221 East Fifth Avenue, Columbus, Ohio, 43219(mailing address) for the construction of the Bridge Rehabilitation - Riverbend Over Scioto Big Run project in the amount of up to $144,131.22 or so much thereof as may be needed, for the Division of Design and Construction in accordance with the specifications and plans on file in the Office of Support Services, which are hereby approved and to provide for additional construction administration and inspection funding in the amount of up to $25,000.00.
SECTION 2. That for the purpose of paying the cost thereof, the sum of up to $169,131.22 or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized to be expended from the Streets and Highways G.O. Bonds Fund, Fund 704, for the Division of Design and Construction, Dept-Div. 59-12, as follows:
Fund / Project / Project Name / O.L. 01-03 Codes / OCA / Amount
704 / 530301-100000 / Bridge Rehabilitation / 06-6621 / 704301 / $144,131.22
704 / 530301-100000 / Bridge Rehabilitation / 06-6687 / 704301 / $25,000.00
SECTION 3. 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 4. 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.