City of Columbus - File #: 1283-2005

• File #: 1283-2005
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 7/5/2005
• In control: Public Service & Transportation Committee
• On agenda: 7/25/2005
• Final action: 7/27/2005
• Title: To authorize the appropriation of $50,000.00 within the General Permanent Improvement Fund; to authorize the Public Service Director to enter into a contract with GPD Associates for professional design services for the stand by power for Transportation Division and 311 operational locations; to authorize the expenditure of $50,000.00 from the General Permanent Improvement Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($50,000.00).

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
7/27/2005	1	MAYOR	Signed
7/27/2005	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
7/25/2005	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
7/25/2005	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
7/12/2005	1	EBOCO Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
7/12/2005	1	ODI DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
7/12/2005	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval
7/12/2005	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
7/12/2005	1	Service Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
7/11/2005	1	SERVICE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
7/8/2005	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
7/8/2005	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
7/8/2005	1	SERVICE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
7/8/2005	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
7/8/2005	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
7/7/2005	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval
7/7/2005	1	SERVICE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
7/7/2005	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval
7/6/2005	1	Service Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
7/5/2005	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval

Explanation
Background: The Transportation Division's main operations center at E. 25th Avenue temporarily lost power during the December 2004 ice storm. The loss of electrical power restricted the division's ability to provide the most efficient snow and ice removal services from the 25th Avenue operations center. Therefore, backup emergency power is necessary at this location and other Transportation facilities, including the 311 call center(s). A professional engineering services contract is needed to assure timely completion of the design of this back-up power system.

The selection process for the professional service contract was conducted in accordance with provisions of Chapter 329.11 of the City Code. Twelve (12) firms were requested to submit proposals and four (4) firms, Star Consultants, Incorporated (MBR); Advanced Engineering Consultants (a female business enterprise); GPD Associates, and Communication Engineering Consultants, LLC, (MBR) did so. Firms were requested to render proposals for back-up power systems for two (2) different groups of five (5) facilities each, subsequently designated as "Group A" and "Group B".

The Public Service Director has determined that Glaus, Pyle, Schomer, Burns and DeHaven d/b/a GPD Associates, contract compliance number 34-1134715 (expiring March 1, 2007) submitted the best overall proposal for the work that pertains to the Group B facilities. Legislation authorizing Group A facilities will be submitted later this year.

This legislation authorizes the Public Service Director to enter into a professional engineering services contract with GPD Associates for this purpose in the amount of $50,000.00. This contract will design a suitable backup power system and produce bid documents for its purchase and installation.

Fiscal Impact: Funds in the amount of $50,000.00 are available within the General Permanent Improvement Fund in the Transportation Division's General Roadway Street Improvement pr...