Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with JLD Construction Services LLC via the City’s Invitation For Bid Process for the 2026 Fire Hydrant Replacements project, C.I.P Number 690521-120001, in an amount up to $1,851,206.50, 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 $1,853,206.50.
Work for the contract consists of the replacement of damaged fire hydrants at various locations throughout the City of Columbus on an as-needed basis, and such other work as may be necessary to complete the contract in accordance with the plans and specifications.
The Community Planning Area is 99 - Citywide.
TIMELINE:
Contract work is required to be completed in a manner acceptable to the City within 600 days from the date that a Notice To Proceed (NTP) is given by the City. The contract will end when all assigned work is completed and accepted by the City.
ESTIMATED COST OF CONSTRUCTION:
The bid amount and proposed award amount is $ $1,851,206.50, including a 10% 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 $1,851,206.50
Future Anticipated Needs $ 0.00
CONTRACT TOTAL $1,851,206.50
Prevailing Wage Charges $ 2,000.00
$1,853,206.50
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT
This project provides for general rehabilitation of the water distribution system and includes the repair or replacement of existing fire hydrants. The replacement hydrants will provide adequate fire flows and improve water quality throughout the system. ...
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