Explanation
1.0 BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with The Ruhlin Co. for the Lockbourne Road Quarry Embankment Improvements Project; in an amount up to $3,283,895.58; for Division of Water Capital Improvements Project No. 690604-100000, Contract No. 2333.
Funds in the amount of $2,000.00 will also be encumbered with the Department of Public Service for Prevailing Wage services.
Work consists of filling the eroded bank per the approved plans; installing sheet piling; installing rock channel protection along banks of the river and quarry; installing concrete erosion control surface material; landscaping of grasses and trees; and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract, in accordance with the technical specifications, and City of Columbus Construction and Material Specifications as set forth in the Invitation For Bid (IFB).
Community Planning Area is “64 - Far South”.
2.0 ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT:
This project will rebuild the eroded embankment that protects the Lockbourne Road Quarry property from the Big Walnut Creek. The quarry property will play an important role in handling the water treatment residuals from the Parsons Avenue Water Plant, which is an important part of the Columbus area water supply system. An adequate and safe supply of water is essential to economic growth and development. Public informational meetings are not anticipated for this project because all proposed work is within City property that is not accessible to the public.
3.0 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened four (4) bids on September 21, 2022:
1. The Ruhlin Company $3,283,895.58
2. Miller Bros. Const., Inc. $3,758,516.88
3. Shelly & Sands, Inc. $4,264,558.20
4. George J. Igel & Co., Inc. $4,...
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