Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Driven Excavating, LLC, via the City’s Invitation For Bid Process for the Atlanta Drive Area Water Line Improvements, CIP No. 690236-100131, in an amount up to $5,896,817.62, 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 $5,898,817.62.
Work consists of open-cut installation of approximately 10,652 linear feet of 6-inch and 8-inch, water mains, connecting to existing water taps, as well as the replacement of privately owned lead and galvanized water service lines, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract, in accordance with the drawings, technical specifications, special provisions, and City of Columbus Construction and Material specifications set forth in this Invitation For Bid (IFB).
The streets for which work occur include Atlanta Drive, Georgesville Road, Dixie Court, Scriven Avenue, Sexton Drive, Hardwood Drive, Whitehead Road, West Mound Street, Binns Boulevard, El Paso Drive, Furlong Road, and Lowell Drive.
The Columbus Community is 53-Greater Hilltop.
TIMELINE:
All work shall be complete within 550 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed but will continue until the project is completed and accepted by the City. The City anticipates issuing a Notice to Proceed in January 2026.
ESTIMATED COST OF PROJECT:
The bid amount and proposed award amount is $5,896,817.62, 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 $5,896,817.62
Future Anticipated Needs $ 0.00
CONTRACT TOTAL $5,896,81...
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