City of Columbus - File #: 0468-2010

• File #: 0468-2010
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 3/15/2010
• In control: Utilities Committee
• On agenda: 4/5/2010
• Final action: 4/6/2010
• Title: To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a contract with Utilicon Corporation for the Long Street Water Main Cleaning and Lining Project; for the Division of Power and Water; to authorize the appropriation and transfer of $992,949.10 from the Water System Reserve Fund to the Ohio Water Development Authority (OWDA) Fund; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $992,949.10 from the Ohio Water Development Authority (OWDA) Fund; to authorize an amendment to the 2009 Capital Improvements Budget; and to declare an emergency. ($992,949.10)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
4/6/2010	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
4/6/2010	1	MAYOR	Signed
4/5/2010	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
4/5/2010	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
3/26/2010	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
3/25/2010	1	EBOCO Reviewer	Sent for Approval
3/25/2010	1	ODI DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
3/25/2010	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
3/25/2010	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
3/24/2010	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
3/24/2010	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
3/23/2010	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
3/22/2010	1	UTILITIES DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
3/22/2010	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
3/22/2010	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
3/22/2010	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
3/22/2010	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
3/22/2010	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
3/19/2010	1	Utilities Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
3/19/2010	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
3/18/2010	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
3/16/2010	1	Utilities Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
3/15/2010	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
3/15/2010	1	Utilities Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
3/15/2010	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval

Explanation

1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Utilicon Corporation, in the amount of $992,949.10, for the Long Street Water Main Cleaning and Lining Project, Division of Power and Water Contract Number 1016. This legislation will also authorize the appropriation and expenditure of said funds from the Ohio Water Development Authority (OWDA) Fund.

This project provides for general rehabilitation of approximately 8,000 linear feet of 24-inch water main in Long Street. The water line will be mechanically cleaned and a cement mortar lining will be applied to the interior of the pipe. The purpose of the project is to improve flow and water quality conditions as well as extend the useful life of the main. The project is planned on Long Street. from Fourth Street. to Governors Place/Champion Avenue.

2. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened two bids on March 10, 2010. Bids were received from: Utilicon Corporation - $992,949.10 and Terrace Construction Company - $1,144,246.80.

The lowest bid was from Utilicon Corporation in the amount of $992,949.10. Their Contract Compliance Number is 34-1263338 (expires 9/15/11, Majority). Additional information regarding both bidders, description of work, contract time frame and detailed amounts can be found on the attached Legislation Information Form.

3. FISCAL IMPACT: This Ordinance authorizes the City Auditor to appropriate and transfer funds from the Water System Reserve Fund to the Ohio Water Development Authority (OWDA) Fund in order to fund this proposed expenditure. This transaction is a temporary measure that is required until such time as the Division is able to execute a loan with the Ohio Water Development Authority (OWDA) and reimburse the Water System Reserve Fund. The loan is expected to be approved on Thursday, March 25, 2010. An amendment to the 2009 Capital Improve...