Legislation Details

File #: 1569-2026    Version: 1
Type: Ordinance Status: Second Reading
File created: 5/19/2026 In control: Public Utilities & Sustainability Committee
On agenda: 6/29/2026 Final action:
Title: To authorize Columbus Water and Power to enter into a construction contract with Decker Construction Company for utility cut and restoration services for the Division of Water; and to waive the competitive bidding provisions of Columbus City Code; and to authorize the expenditure of $1,450,000.00 from the Water Operating Fund. ($1,450,000.00)
Attachments: 1. ORD 1569-2026 Secretary of State Decker Construction.pdf, 2. ORD 1569-2026 Waiver Form - Decker Construction Company.pdf, 3. ORD 1569-2026 - Financial Coding.pdf
Background

This legislation authorizes the Director of Columbus Water and Power to enter into a construction contract with Decker Construction Company, up to the amount of $1,450,000.00, for the 2026 Utility Cut Restoration Project. Various types of utility excavations are performed within the City of Columbus' right-of-way and city owned facilities by the Department of Public Utilities. The restoration work typically involves repair of existing pavement, curbs, and sidewalks in a manner conforming to the City of Columbus, Construction and Material Specifications (CMSC). The Department routinely outsources this restoration work to a contractor that is equipped and trained to make these repairs. Typical types of restoration work that requires outsourcing involve the installation of wheelchair ramps, asphalt repair involving thermalbond heatweld repairs, asphalt milling machines capable of full width milling, and the delivery of flowable controlled density fill using volumetric mixer trucks.

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened one bid on May 6, 2026 from Decker Construction Company, in the amount of $1,450,000.00. RFQ023112

Decker Construction Company's bid was deemed the lowest, most responsive and responsible bid. A bid waiver was added to address the verbiage changes after the bidding process was complete and a vendor selected. Their Contract Compliance Number is 31-0983557, vendor# 004549 (expires 10/9/2027). Additional information regarding this bidder, description of work, contract time frame and detailed amount can be found on the attached information form. The contract contains a multi-year renewal option.

FISCAL IMPACT: $1,450,000.00 is budgeted in 2026 for this purchase.

$1,876,351.19 was spent in 2025
$2,695,850.41 was spent in 2024
$2,478,741.07 was spent in 2023
$1,755,574.32 was spent in 2022

Title

To authorize Columbus Water and Power to enter into a construction contract with Decker Co...

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