Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Kenmore Construction Co., Inc. for the JPWWTP Disinfection Piping Replacement project, CIP #650260-102017, in an amount up to $1,128,278.40, and to encumber funds with the Department of Public Service for prevailing wage services in an amount up to $2,000.00, for a total expenditure of $1,130,278.40.
This project will demolish the existing PVC sodium hypochlorite and sodium bisulfite lines. The old chlorine gas lines that feed the induction units will also be removed. The PVC pipe will be replaced with HDPE piping that will run from the sodium hypochlorite and sodium bisulfite feed pumps to the respective induction units. The project will also replace flowmeters, pressure transmitters, pressure gauges, and heat tracing along the new pipe.
The Community Planning Area is 99 - Citywide, since the Jackson Pike Waste Water Treatment Plant serves several Columbus Communities.
TIMELINE: Contract work is required to be completed in a manner acceptable to the City within 620 days from the date that a Notice to Proceed (NTP) is given by the City.
ESTIMATED COST OF PROJECT: The bid amount and proposed award amount is $1,128,278.40, including a 20% construction contingency amount that will be utilized to fund needed and approved changes in the work. No contract modifications are anticipated at this time; however, construction exigency might later compel modification of this contract, if unforeseen difficulties are encountered.
Cost summary:
Original Contract $1,128,278.40
Future Anticipated Needs $ 0.00
CONTRACT TOTAL $1,128,278.40
Prevailing Wage Charge $ 2,000.00
$1,130,278.40
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT
The PVC piping is nearing the end of its useful life and some parts of the piping has been expose...
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