Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Conie Construction Co. for the 2019 Fire Hydrant Replacements Project; in an amount up to $1,019,353.50; and to encumber funds with the Department of Public Service, Design and Construction Division for prevailing wage services in the amount of $2,000.00, for Division of Water Capital Improvements Project No. 690527-100002, Contract No. 2273.
This project will require the necessary labor, material, and equipment to replace damaged fire hydrants at various locations within the City of Columbus, and such other work as may be necessary to complete the contract in accordance with the plans and specifications.
The Community Planning Area is “99-N/A” since work will be throughout the City of Columbus.
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT:
This project provides for general rehabilitation of the water distribution system and includes the repair or replacement of existing fire hydrants. The replacement hydrants will provide adequate fire flows and improve water quality throughout the system. These hydrants may be utilized for flushing water mains, releasing trapped air, and as a resource to determine if a successful main shut has occurred.
3.0 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened three bids on January 31, 2019 from:
1. Conie Construction Co. $1,019,353.50
2. John Eramo & Sons, Inc. $1,063,183.00
3. Travco Construction Co. $1,120,174.00
3.1 PRE-QUALIFICATION STATUS: Conie Construction Co. and all proposed subcontractors have met code requirements with respect to pre-qualification, pursuant to relevant sections of Columbus City Code Chapter 329.
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