Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract via the City’s Invitation to Bid process with Elford, Inc. for the DOW Safety Improvements, CIP #690576-100000, in an amount up to $2,158,200.00.
This project will install safety improvements at various Division of Water (DOW) facilities to comply with OSHA regulations and safety practices. The work for this contract consists of modification/installation of guardrails, ladders, fall protection systems, signage, machine guards, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract in accordance with the drawings, technical specifications, special provisions, and City of Columbus Construction and Material Specifications set forth in Invitation For Bid (IFB).
The Community Area is 99 - Citywide as this project will service several Columbus Communities.
TIMELINE
All work shall be complete within 618 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. The City anticipates issuing a Notice to Proceed in the second quarter of 2024.
ESTIMATED COST OF PROJECT
The bid amount received from Elford Inc. was $2,158,200.00, which included a 10% construction contingency. A 10% construction contingency amount will be utilized to fund needed and approved changes in the work. No contract modifications are anticipated at this time, however construction contingency might later compel modification of this contract, if unforeseen difficulties are encountered.
Cost summary:
Original Contract $2,158,200.00
Future Anticipated Needs $ 0.00
CONTRACT TOTAL $2,158,200.00
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT
Safety regulations and good practice guidance change over time and equipment installed in the past may not meet current safety regulations or safety practices. This project will install safety improvements at various DOW facil...
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