City of Columbus - File #: 1188-2006

• File #: 1188-2006
• Version: 2
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 6/21/2006
• In control: Public Service & Transportation Committee
• On agenda: 7/31/2006
• Final action: 8/2/2006
• Title: To authorize the Public Service Director to modify and increase two existing contracts with Ralph and Curl Engineers ($115,000.00 65,000.00) and Righter Company, Incorporated, ($1,111,532.06 1,197,947.41) for design and construction, respectively, of the Short North Arch project for the Transportation Division; to authorize the expenditure of $15,145.60 to the city Water and Power Division for installation of power transformers; to authorize the expenditure of $1,278,093.01 from the General Permanent Improvement Fund ($1,208,126.70) and from the 1995, 1999, 2004 Voted Streets and Highways Fund ($33,550.96 69,966.31) and to declare an emergency. ($1,241,677.66 1,278,093.01)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
8/2/2006	2	MAYOR	Signed
8/2/2006	2	ACTING CITY CLERK	Attest
7/31/2006	1	Columbus City Council	Taken from the Table	Pass
7/31/2006	2	Columbus City Council	Amended as submitted to the Clerk	Pass
7/31/2006	2	Columbus City Council	Approved as Amended	Pass
7/31/2006	2	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
7/24/2006	1	Columbus City Council	Tabled Indefinitely	Pass
7/5/2006	1	EBOCO Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
7/5/2006	1	ODI DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
7/5/2006	1	SERVICE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
7/5/2006	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
7/5/2006	1	SERVICE DIRECTOR	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
6/30/2006	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
6/30/2006	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
6/30/2006	1	Service Reviewer	Sent for Approval
6/30/2006	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
6/30/2006	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
6/30/2006	1	SERVICE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
6/26/2006	1	SERVICE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
6/22/2006	1	Service Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
6/21/2006	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval

Explanation
The Public Service Department, Transportation Division, is pursuing construction of a replacement lighting system for the Short North Arches. Subsequent to its original installation, the lighting system failed. Litigation against the design consultant ensued and was successfully resolved in the City's favor. The original contractor, Righter Company, Incorporated, was absolved of any wrongdoing. After settlement with the consultant's insurance company and a complete redesign of a new lighting system, the City is ready to commence with its installation.

This legislation modifies and increases the construction contract with Righter Company, Incorporated, for construction for the Short North Arches project in an amount up to $1,111,532.06 1,197,947.41. The project limits are on North High Street from Pearl Street (south limit) to Smith Place (north limit). This plan details the installation of a new light-emitting diode (LED) lighting system. This contract is being modified to remove the existing fiber optic system, install the new LED lighting system and install an electric system to power the arches. Prices were obtained by negotiations with Righter Company using past project prices for new items. The original contract amount was for $1,547,354.76. The total of all prior modifications is $682,641.94. The amount of this modification is $1,111,532.06 1,197,947.41. The total contract amount including all modifications is $3,341,528.76 3,427,944.11. Righter Company, Incorporated's, contract compliance number is 31-0889208; this expires May 30, 2007.

This legislation also authorizes a modification to the design contract with Ralph and Curl Engineers. This firm redesigned the project. This modification is necessary to allow for their inspection of the project during new lighting system construction. This modification is an addition to the original scope of services but is a continuation of the existing work being performed and it would ...