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 Lead Service Line Replacements - Part 3, CIP 690236-110003, in an amount up to $10,756,912.00, 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 $10,758,912.00.
The Department of Public Utilities is required by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) to eliminate all lead water service lines in the Division of Water’s distribution system within the next ten years. This project will provide for the replacement of a portion of the known, existing lead water service lines in the distribution system by replacing taps and service lines in order to meet the OEPA requirements. An estimated 548 public side and 274 private side services will be replaced. Work consists of open-cut installation of 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 Columbus Communities is: 53-Greater Hilltop
TIMELINE:
All work shall be complete within 730 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. The City anticipates issuing a Notice to Proceed in July 2026. The contract will end when all work is completed and accepted by the City.
ESTIMATED COST OF PROJECT:
The bid amount and proposed award amount is $10,756,912.00, 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...
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