City of Columbus - File #: 0385-2011

• File #: 0385-2011
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 3/1/2011
• In control: Finance Committee
• On agenda: 3/14/2011
• Final action: 3/17/2011
• Title: To amend the 2011 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer $210,432.00 between projects within the Construction Management Capital Improvement, Gov'l B.A.B.'s (Build America Bonds) Fund; to authorize the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract on behalf of the Office of Construction Management with Converse Electric, Inc. for the renovation for energy efficient exterior lighting at City Hall, 90 West Broad Street; to authorize the expenditure of $260,432.00 from the Construction Management Capital Improvement, Gov'l B.A.B.'s (Build America Bonds) Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($260,432.00)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
3/17/2011	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
3/16/2011	1	MAYOR	Signed
3/14/2011	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
3/14/2011	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
3/3/2011	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
3/3/2011	1	Finance Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
3/2/2011	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
3/2/2011	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
3/2/2011	1	Finance Drafter	Sent for Approval
3/2/2011	1	EBOCO Reviewer	Sent for Approval
3/2/2011	1	ODI DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
3/2/2011	1	Finance Drafter	Sent for Approval
3/1/2011	1	Finance Drafter	Sent for Approval
3/1/2011	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
3/1/2011	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
3/1/2011	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
3/1/2011	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved

Explanation

BACKGROUND: This ordinance amends the 2011 Capital Improvements Budget and authorizes the transfer of $210,432.00 between projects in the Construction Management Capital Improvement, Gov'l B.A.B.'s (Build America Bonds) Fund. This ordinance also authorizes the Finance and Management Director to enter into a contract on behalf of the Office of Construction Management with Converse Electric, Inc. for the renovation for energy efficient exterior lighting at City Hall, 90 West Broad Street. The existing lighting system is more than twenty-five (25) years old, has surpassed its useful life, is in disrepair, and is costly to maintain. Currently, the existing lighting does not have adequate coverage for security purposes. The renovation will reduce electricity consumption by ninety percent (90%), provide better lighting, and improve security by providing even lighting throughout the entire perimiter of the building.

The new LED luminaries have a life expectancy of 70,000 hours or 16 years while running 12 hours per night. The new LED luminaries and the control system will have the ability for color changing on the upper band and column lighting for special events, thus eliminating the need for changing of gel caps.

Formal bids were solicited and opened on February 24, 2011 as follows (0, MBE, 0, FBE):

Converse Electric, Inc. $260,432.00
Ohio Electric $272,000.00
Proline Electric $280,000.00
Riverside Electric, Inc. $299,000.00

The Office of Construction Management recommends the bid award be made to the most responsive and responsible bidder, Converse Electric, Inc.

Converse Electric, Inc. Contract Compliance No. 33-1039675; expiration date February 28, 2013.

Emergency action is requested so the renovation of the lighting system can occur, resulting in energy and cost savings to the City.

Fiscal Impact: The cost of this renovation is $260,432.00. The current unencumbered cash balance in the Construction Managemen...