Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Columbus Water and Power to enter into a professional engineering services contract awarded through the City’s Request for Proposal process with Brown and Caldwell, for the Overall Engineering Consultant Services for the Wastewater Treatment Facilities Upgrade - General Program #6, CIP 650360-100004, in an amount up to $1,200,000.00.
The Division of Water Reclamation owns and maintains over 200 buildings ranging in age from over 100 years old to current construction. Regular replacement and rehabilitation of building systems, including roofs, building facades, HVAC, plumbing, alarm, and lighting are necessary to keep the buildings in safe, compliant, and effective working order. The basic services to be provided under this Agreement are professional engineering services necessary for Overall Engineering Consultant Services for the Wastewater Treatment Facilities Upgrade - General Program #6. Overall Engineering Consultant Services are necessary to provide technical and engineering assistance to the City and its design professionals in the planning and coordination of work.
Community Planning Area: 99 - Citywide
TIMELINE & FUTURE MODIFICATION(S):
The contract is expected to begin in January 2027 and receive annual renewals in 2028, 2029, and 2030. The information provided assists and guides the City in decision making on environmental issues. The contract is task based and the type and extent of work will vary by task. The contract will continue until the task is completed and accepted by Columbus Water and Power.
ESTIMATED COST OF PROJECT:
The original contract amount will be $1,200,000.00. Three additional contract modifications are anticipated currently.
Cost summary:
Original Contract (current) $1,200,000
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