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File #: 1463-2019    Version: 1
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 5/21/2019 In control: Public Utilities Committee
On agenda: 6/24/2019 Final action: 6/27/2019
Title: To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Decker Construction Company for utility cut and restoration services for the Division of Water, Division of Power, and Division of Sewerage & Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of $600,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund, $50,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund, and $300,000.00 from the Sewer Operating Sanitary Fund. ($950,000.00)
Attachments: 1. 1463-2019 DAX Financial Coding, 2. 1463-2019 recommendation letter
Explanation

This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Decker Construction Company, up to the amount of $1,531,042.50, for the Utility Cut Restorations - 2019 Project. The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened one bid on May 8, 2019 from Decker Construction Company, in the amount of $1,531,042.50. (RFQ012171) This legislation also authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to encumber the amount of $950,000.00, for the Utility Cut Restorations - 2019 Project at this time with the intentions of a planned modification in 2020 for additional funds not currently available in the 2019 budget. This modification is contingent on the approval of appropraiation and additional funding by City Council.

Various types of utility excavations are performed within the City of Columbus' right-of-way by the Department of Public Utilities. The restoration work typically involves repair of existing pavement, curbs, and sidewalks in a manner conforming to the City of Columbus, Construction and Material Specifications (CMSC). The Department routinely outsources this restoration work to a contractor that is equipped and trained to make these repairs. Typical types of restoration work that requires outsourcing involve the installation of wheelchair ramps, asphalt repair involving thermalbond heatweld repairs, asphalt milling machines capable of full width milling, and the delivery of flowable controlled density fill using volumetric mixer trucks.

Decker Construction Company's bid was deemed the lowest, most responsive and responsible bid. Their Contract Compliance Number is 31-0983557, vendor# 004549 (expires 2/23/2020, Majority). Additional information regarding this bidder, description of work, contract time frame and detailed amount can be found on the attached information form. The contract contains a multi-year renewal option.

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