Explanation
1.0 BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with General Temperature Control for the Jackson Pike Waste Water Treatment Plant (“JPWWTP”) Sludge Control Building HVAC Replacement Project; in an amount up to $286,248.00; for Division of Sewerage and Drainage, Treatment Engineering Capital Improvements Project No. 650265-100104.
Funds in the amount of $2,000.00 will also be encumbered with the Department of Public Service for Prevailing Wage services.
Work under this project consists of replacement of the Sludge Control Building rooftop unit, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract, in accordance with the drawings, technical specifications, and City of Columbus Construction and Material Specifications as set forth in this Invitation For Bid (IFB).
Planning Area: 59 - Southwest
2.0 ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT:
Many of the HVAC & air purification units are approaching the end of their useful life and are becoming increasingly difficult to repair and maintain. A DOSD replacement program was developed under CIP 650265-100100. Replacement of failing HVAC & air purification units will provide proper environmental controls for essential process equipment, electrical equipment, furnishings, structures and documents. The replacement units will help to extend the useful life of the building and all equipment inside and inhibit deterioration.
3.0 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened one bid on March 4, 2020 from General Temperature Control.
3.1 PRE-QUALIFICATION STATUS: General Temperature Control and all proposed subcontractors have met code requirements with respect to pre-qualification, pursuant to relevant sections of Columbus City Code Chapter 329.
General Temperature Control’s bid was deemed the lowest, best, most resp...
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