Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to modify a professional engineering services contract awarded through the City’s Request for Proposal process with CDM Smith, Inc. for the Water Reuse Project, CIP 691800-100001, in an amount up to $1,456,848.00, and to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to apply for and accept Water Pollution Control Loan Fund loans for this project.
It has been determined there is a need to further evaluate technical and management aspects as the City considers implementation of water reuse. The tasks in the modification are intended to supplement the base scope by further evaluating key technical, regulatory, operational, and stakeholder-related topics that may be needed to support implementation planning and decision-making.
The design professional shall continue to produce technical memoranda related to Non-Potable Reuse and Indirect Potable Reuse that provides the explanation necessary to understand the existing conditions, establish design criteria, identify and evaluate possible alternatives, and recommend an implementation approach.
The Columbus Community is: 99-Citywide.
TIMELINE: This modification is anticipated to be executed in the third quarter of 2026 to provide funds for approximately one year or until all funds are expended. The contract will end when the work is completed and accepted by the City.
ESTIMATED COST OF PROJECT:
The additional proposed amount is $1,456,848.00. No additional contract modifications are anticipated at this time; however, exigency might later compel modification of this contract if unforeseen difficulties are encountered.
Cost summary:
Original Contract $1,959,242.00
This Modification $1,456,848.00
Future Anticipated Needs $ 0.00
CONTRACT TOTAL $3,416,090.00
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF ...
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