Explanation
1.0 BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Kenmore Construction Co., Inc. for the Dublin Road Water Plant (DRWP) Standby Power Project, in an amount up to $10,681,257.50, for Capital Improvements Project No. 690520-100000, Division of Water Contract Number 2075.
Funds in the amount of $2,000.00 will also be encumbered with the Department of Public Service for Prevailing Wage services.
This construction contract will install two standby power generators at the Dublin Road Water Plant (DRWP). These generators will allow the plant to continue to operate during utility power outages, thereby improving the reliability of the water supply system.
Other work will include installation of a switchgear enclosure, concrete encased duct bank, miscellaneous site work, and a fuel offloading area with spill containment. The project will also include modifying the bio-retention pond and the existing plant systems for network, fire alarms, and intercom to integrate new enclosures into the system.
Community Planning Area: “NA” since the DRWP serves several communities.
2.0 ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT: This project will provide the residents of the City of Columbus and a large part of Franklin County with a reliable supply of clean water for potable water use and fire protection during electric utility power outage. This project benefits the economy by providing uninterrupted water service and fire protection during a region-wide power outage.
Public informational meetings are not anticipated for this project because all proposed work is anticipated to occur within the boundaries of the water plant. Regulatory agencies will be notified of the proposed work as appropriate.
3.0 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened three (3) bids on May 9, 2018 from:
1. K...
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