Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Columbus Water & Power to enter into a construction contract with Kenmore Construction Co., Inc., for the Jackson Pike A-Plant Secondary Clarifier Electrical Upgrades project, CIP 650245-100002, in an amount up to $32,165,000.00; and to encumber funds with the Department of Public Service for prevailing wage services in an amount up to $2,000.00, for a total expenditure of $32,167,000.00.
This project consists of upgrading electrical equipment and associated appurtenances responsible for the secondary treatment process. These improvements will help address corrosion and odor associated with the current process, upgrade the current equipment, and overall rehabilitate an outdated system.
The Community Area for this ordinance will be 99- Citywide.
TIMELINE: All work shall be substantially complete within 1095 calendar days of Notice to Proceed, with final completion to occur within 1125 calendar days. The City anticipates issuing a Notice to Proceed on or about January 2027.
ESTIMATED COST OF PROJECT: The bid amount and proposed award amount is $32,165,000.00, including a 10% construction contingency amount that will be utilized to fund needed and approved changes in the work. No contract modifications are anticipated at this time; however, construction exigency might later compel modification of this contract, if unforeseen difficulties are encountered.
Cost summary:
Original Contract $32,165,000.00
Future Anticipated Needs $ 0.00
Prevailing Wage Services $ 2,000.00
CONTRACT TOTAL $32,167,000.00
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