Legislation Details

File #: 2445-2026    Version: 1
Type: Ordinance Status: First Reading
File created: 8/27/2026 In control: Public Utilities & Sustainability Committee
On agenda: 9/28/2026 Final action:
Title: To authorize the Director of Columbus Water and Power to enter into a professional engineering services contract with The Osborn Engineering Company, for the General Architectural and Mechanical Services-Contract 1 Project, to authorize a transfer of cash and appropriation within the Sanitary Bond Fund; and to authorize an expenditure up to $380,000.00 from the Sanitary Bond Fund. ($380,000.00)
Indexes: WBE Participation
Attachments: 1. ORD 2445-2025 Accounting Template, 2. ORD 2445-2026 Utilization, 3. ORD 2445-2026 Business_Details
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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 The Osborn Engineering Company, for the General Architectural and Mechanical Services-Contract 1 Project, CIP #650235-101000, in an amount up to $380,000.00.

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 is necessary to keep the buildings in safe and effective working order. This contract will provide design services for the replacement, maintenance and upkeep of these buildings.
Community Planning Area: 99 - Citywide
TIMELINE & FUTURE MODIFICATION(S):
The contract is expected to begin in November 2026 and receive annual renewals in 2027, 2028, 2029, and 2030. This project will develop construction details through task order designs to rehabilitate, replace, or repair identified deficiencies. The contract is task based and the type and extent of work will vary by task.

ESTIMATED COST OF PROJECT:
The original contract amount will be $380,000.00. Three additional contract modifications are anticipated currently.

Cost summary:

Original Contract (current) $ 380,000.00
Future Mod 1 $ 750,000.00
Future Mod 2 $ 750,000.00
Future Mod 3 $ 750,000.00
Future Mod 4 $ 380,000.00
CONTRACT TOTAL $ 3,010,000.00

2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVAN...

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