City of Columbus - File #: 0519-2013

• File #: 0519-2013
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 2/19/2013
• In control: Public Utilities Committee
• On agenda: 4/15/2013
• Final action: 4/17/2013
• Title: To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a construction contract with American Suncraft Co., Inc. for the Rome Hilliard East and East Broad North Interior Tank Painting Project; for the Division of Water; to authorize a transfer and expenditure up to $919,875.00 within the Water Build America Bonds Fund; and to amend the 2013 Capital Improvements Budget; and to declare an emergency. ($919,875.00)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
4/17/2013	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
4/16/2013	1	MAYOR	Signed
4/15/2013	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
4/15/2013	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass

Explanation

1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with American Suncraft Co., Inc., in the amount of $919,875.00, for the Rome Hilliard East (2MG) and East Broad North (2MG) Interior Tank Painting Project, Division of Water Contract Number 2031.

This project consists of removing and replacing the interior coating system of the Rome Hilliard East 2MG elevated water storage tank and removing and replacing the interior coating on the ceiling of the East Broad North 2MG elevated water storage tank.

2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT: There are currently 37 water tanks in the distribution system maintained by the Division of Water. To keep these tanks in optimal condition, the equivalent of two tank interiors and exteriors need to be recoated each year. There are significant paint failures on the ceiling of the interior of the East Broad North Tank that need addressed as well as significant paint failures to the interior of Rome Hilliard East Tank.

3. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened five bids on January 23, 2013 from: M.K. Painting, Inc. - $918,500.00; American Suncraft Co., Inc. - $919,875.00; D&M Painting Corporation -$1,510,091.00; TMI Coatings, Inc. - $1,635,260.00; and UCL, Inc. - $5,167,470.00 (math error in bid).

The apparent lowest bidder was M.K. Painting with a bid of $918,500.00. However, upon evaluation of their submission of minimum qualifications, it was found that M.K. Painting did not meet the minimum experience qualifications as specified on this project. Upon review of their bid evaluation, it was also found that they had claims against performance and safety within the last three years. American Suncraft Co., Inc. was the second lowest bidder with an amount of $919,875.00. American Suncraft meets all minimum qualifications and has no is...