City of Columbus - File #: 2229-2003

• File #: 2229-2003
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 9/26/2003
• In control: Utilities Committee
• On agenda: 10/27/2003
• Final action: 10/28/2003
• Title: To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a contract modification with Bale Contracting, Inc., in connection with the Sanitary System Rehabilitation-Olentangy Manhole Project, to authorize the transfer and expenditure of $58,132.01 from the Sewer Permanent Improvements Fund; for the Division of Drainage; and to declare an emergency. ($58,132.01)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
10/28/2003	1	MAYOR	Signed
10/28/2003	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
10/27/2003	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
10/27/2003	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
10/22/2003	1	City Clerk's Office	Sent back for Clarification/Correction
10/22/2003	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
10/22/2003	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
10/22/2003	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
10/17/2003	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
10/17/2003	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
10/16/2003	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
10/16/2003	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
10/9/2003	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
10/9/2003	1	EBOCO Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
10/9/2003	1	ODI DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
10/9/2003	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
10/8/2003	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
10/8/2003	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
10/7/2003	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
10/6/2003	1	UTILITIES DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
10/2/2003	1	UTILITIES DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
9/29/2003	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
9/29/2003	1	Utilities Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved

Explanation
1. Need: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to modify a construction contract with Bale Contracting, Inc., in connection with the Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation-Iuka Ravine Project. This modification will allow for the emergency rehabilitation of 6 manholes located along the Olentangy River within the Clintonville community. A routine inspection of these manholes revealed significant structural deterioration that is resulting in a high rate of inflow from the Olentangy River. This ordinance further requests City Council to authorize the transfer of funds within the Sewer Permanent Improvements Fund for purposes of funding this project work.

2. Emergency Designation: The Division of Sewerage and Drainage is requesting City Council to declare this legislation an emergency measure pursuant to the immediate execution of the subject construction contract modification that is necessary to allow for the emergency rehabilitation of six sanitary sewer manholes within the Clintonville community area of the City.

3. Contract Modification Information.
The cost of this Modification No. 1 is $58,132.01. The total contract amount including this modification is $387,994.01. This modification is an unplanned increased in the scope of work. Due to the emergency nature caused by the structural failure of these manholes, the Division requested Bale Contracting to provide an estimate of cost to add this additional work to similar contract work that is being performed in the Iuka Ravine. This work and associated contract modification is a direct, logical extension of the contract work, and provides the Division of Sewerage and Drainage with an immediate, cost effective solution for restoring the structural integrity of this vital sanitary infrastructure. The estimate of cost has been reviewed by division engineering personnel and has been deemed reasonable and appropriate for this type of work that is complicated due to ...