City of Columbus - File #: 1582-2007

• File #: 1582-2007
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 9/27/2007
• In control: Utilities Committee
• On agenda: 11/12/2007
• Final action: 11/15/2007
• Title: To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Kokosing Construction Company, in connection with the Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant Skimmings Concentrator System Improvements project, for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $5,197,500.00 from the Ohio Water Pollution Control Loan Fund; to amend the 2007 Capital Improvements Budget; for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to declare an emergency. ($5,197,500.00)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
11/15/2007	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
11/13/2007	1	MAYOR	Signed
11/12/2007	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
11/12/2007	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
10/31/2007	1	EBOCO Reviewer	Sent for Approval
10/31/2007	1	ODI DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
10/31/2007	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
10/31/2007	1	Auditor Drafter	Sent for Approval
10/31/2007	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
10/31/2007	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
10/31/2007	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
10/31/2007	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
10/31/2007	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
10/30/2007	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
10/30/2007	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
10/30/2007	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
10/29/2007	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
10/23/2007	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
10/22/2007	1	Utilities Reviewer	Sent for Approval
10/22/2007	1	UTILITIES DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
10/16/2007	1	Utilities Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
10/16/2007	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
9/27/2007	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval

Explanation

1. BACKGROUND:

A. Need. This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Kokosing Construction Company, in connection with the Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant Skimmings Concentrator System Improvements project for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage. This legislation also amends the 2007 Capital Improvements Budget. A loan for these purposes has been received from the Ohio Water Development Authority (OWDA). This legislation will additionally authorize the appropriation of funds from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund (WPCLF) Loan; and authorize the expenditure of funds from the loan for the construction contract.

The proposed contract with Kokosing Construction Company, is for Contract J209. This contract Work consists of providing two new skimmings concentrator units, skimmings transfer pumps, skimmings grinders, skimmings vault recirculation pumps and associated piping, equipment and structural modifications.

The contract was advertised in the City Bulletin, and bids were received on July 11, 2007, as follows:
1. Kokosing Construction Company | Majority Firm | $5,197,500.00
2. C.J. Mahan Construction Company, LLC | Majority Firm | $6,545,000.00
3. S&D/Osterfeld Mechanical Contractors, Inc. | Majority Firm | $6,622,550.00
The Engineer's construction cost estimate was $5,000,000.00

Award is recommended to the lowest and best, responsible and responsive bidder.

B. Contract Compliance No.: 311023518 (MAJ) (Expires 03/16/2008)

C. Emergency Designation: The Division of Sewerage and Drainage is requesting City Council to designate this ordinance an emergency measure in order to allow for the immediate commencement of this work. This expediency is justified in order to initiate a contract prior to expiration of the bid proposals and avoid possible delays and additional cost in establishing these vital plant facilities.


2. FISCAL IMPACT:

This legislation ...