Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Jess Howard Electric Company, in the amount of $968,177.43, for the Fisher Rd. Booster Station Drainage & Emergency Power Generator Improvements Project, Division of Power and Water Contract Number 1199.
Work under this contract includes installation of a new emergency generator, modifications to the existing garage, site drainage improvements, and such other work as may be necessary to complete the contract in accordance with the plans and specifications.
The Fisher Road booster station was identified as a critical booster station in the water distribution system and recommended for the addition of a permanent on-site generator for emergency back-up power. This critical station serves a large portion of the west side of Columbus and the City of Hilliard service area. There would be a significant social and economic cost to the community if the operation of this station was lost during a widespread power outage.
2. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened three bids on October 5, 2011. Bids were received from: Jess Howard Electric Company - $968,177.43; Claypool Electric, Inc. - $1,182,200.94; and The Righter Co., Inc. - $1,184,500.00. Claypool Electric, Inc. was deemed non-responsive for omitting an amount on the bid proposal page (P-31), for not submitting the Bid Submittal Documents in their entirety, and for listing a subcontractor for sewer work that is not a City of Columbus licensed Sewer Contractor or Combined Water/Sewer Contractor.
The lowest, most responsive and responsible bid is from Jess Howard Electric Company in the amount of $968,177.43. Their Contract Compliance Number is 31-4405752 (expires 11/18/12, Majority). Additional information regarding each bidder, description of work, contract time frame and detailed amounts can be found on the attached Information form.
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