Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Kenmore Construction Company, Inc., for the Dublin Road Water Plant (DRWP) Filter Media Replacement, Tunnel Repair, and Lubricant Storage Building project, CIP 691100-100002, in an amount up to $7,859,104.00; and to encumber funds with the Department of Public Service for construction administration and inspection services in an amount up to $2,000.00, for a total expenditure of $7,861,104.00.
Work, in general, consists of: removal and replacement of all granular activated carbon filter media in the eighteen (18) gravity filters at DRWP, demolition of the top slab of the existing Utility Tunnel and installation of a new cast-in-place top slab, demolition of the existing wooden Lubricant Storage Building and installation of a Factory Assembled Metal Building, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the Contract in accordance with the plans and specifications set forth in the Bid Documents.
The Columbus Community is 99-Citywide.
TIMELINE: All work shall be substantially complete within 275 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed, with the Final Completion to occur within 335 calendar days. The City anticipates issuing a Notice to Proceed in the 1st quarter of 2026.
ESTIMATED COST OF PROJECT:
The bid amount and proposed award amount is $7,859,104.00, including a 15% 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 $7,859,104.00
Future Anticipated Needs $ 0.00
DPS Prevailing Wage Administration $ 2,000.00
CONTRACT TOTAL $7,861,104.00
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGE...
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