Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Danbert, Inc., via the City’s Invitation for Bid process for public sanitary sewers for the Blueprint Hilltop - Eureka/Fremont Area Integrated Solution, Permeable Pavers, Water Line Improvements, & Resurfacing project, CIP #650870-100802, 650870-153002, 690236-100143 & 530282-100147, in an amount up to $21,774,461.74; and to encumber funds with the Department of Public Service for construction administration services in an amount up to $2,000.00, for a total expenditure of $21,776,461.74.
This project consists of constructing bioretention basins/rain gardens within the City’s Right-of-Way and on City owned properties in the Hilltop/Eureka Fremont area to store and treat storm water runoff as part of the City of Columbus’ Wet Weather Integrated Plan mandated by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency. The goal of the project is to enhance water quality within the streams that receive the storm water and to address flooding issues in the area.
The Community Area for this ordinance will be “53”, Greater Hilltop.
TIMELINE: Substantial completion is required to be completed in a manner acceptable to the City within 730 days from the date a Notice to Proceed (NTP) is given by the City. Final completion shall be completed by September 1, 2026.
ESTIMATED COST OF PROJECT: The bid amount and proposed award amount is $21,774,461.74, including a 15% 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 $21,774,461.74
Future Anticipated Needs $0.00
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