Explanation
Background: The Division of Power and Water's proposed Upground Reservoir and Raw Water Pump Station sites lie predominantly within the service area of Consolidated Electric Cooperative, Inc. (CEC). Consolidated Electric Cooperative, Inc. is a sole source electric distribution cooperative serving the electric energy needs of nearly 16,000 members in eight counties of north central Ohio: Delaware, Franklin, Knox, Licking, Marion, Morrow, Richland, and Union.
The nearest substation is approximately nine miles from the pump station site, located between S.R. 37 and Houseman Road and approximately 2,000 feet west of S.R. 257. Based on discussions with CEC representatives during preliminary design for the Upground Reservoir project, the existing substation and transmission lines must be upgraded to power the proposed Upground Reservoir Pump Station 1000 HP pump motors. In addition, the existing power distribution lines must be upgraded to provide adequate electrical service to the reservoir site, to several large motor actuated valves along the Phase 1 Raw Water Pipeline, and power for equipment necessary for construction dewatering activities for the proposed Upground Reservoir and Pump Station facilities. Consequently, off-site improvements to the primary electrical distribution facilities are needed before construction can begin.
Consolidated Electric Cooperative will undertake the design, bidding and construction of the necessary off-site improvements.
The final Aid-to-Construction (A-T-C) figure of $2,921,808 is a maximum not-to-exceed figure for installation utilizing State Prevailing Wage rate requirements. A payment schedule of three equal amounts will need to be established with the City of Columbus. The first payment will be made to CEC as soon as practical upon Columbus legislative approval and execution of an agreement between the City of Columbus and CEC; the final payment being made prior to the completion date in the Spri...
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