Legislation Details

File #: 1533-2026    Version: 1
Type: Ordinance Status: First Reading
File created: 5/15/2026 In control: Public Utilities & Sustainability Committee
On agenda: 6/8/2026 Final action:
Title: To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Danbert, Inc. for the Blueprint 1 - Palmetto/Westgate Permeable Pavers & Water Line Improvements, projects; to authorize amendments to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $11,678,518.48 from the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund and the Water-Fresh Water Market Rate Fund for the contract; to make this ordinance contingent upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving loans for the project; to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to apply for and accept a loan from the Water Fresh Water Market for the Palmetto/Westgate Water Line Improvements project; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,000.00 from the Sanitary Bond Fund to pay for prevailing wage services. ($11,680,518.48)
Indexes: MBE Participation
Attachments: 1. ORD 1533-2026 Utilization DWR, 2. ORD 1533-2026 Utilization DOW, 3. ORD 1533-2026 Business Details, 4. ORD 1533-2026 Accounting Template
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Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Danbert, Inc., for the CIP #650870-153001 Blueprint 1 - Palmetto/Westgate Permeable Pavers & Water Line Improvements project in an amount up to $11,678,518.48; and to encumber funds with the Department of Public Service for prevailing wage services in an amount up to $2,000.00; for a total expenditure of up to $11,680,518.48.

The work for Palmetto/Westgate Permeable Pavers & Water Line Improvements, C.I.P. Nos. 650870-153001 & 690236-100145 consists of the installation of multiple street sections of permeable pavers along with their associated water line relocations as well as stormwater system improvements, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract, in accordance with the drawings, technical specifications, special provisions, and City of Columbus Construction and Material specifications set forth in this Invitation For Bid (IFB).

The Community Area for this ordinance will be 53, Greater Hilltop.

TIMELINE: All work shall be substantially complete within 510 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed, with final completion to occur within 540 calendar days.

ESTIMATED COST OF PROJECT: The bid amount and proposed award amount is $11,678,518.48 (DWR - $7,959,520.47 and DOW - $3,718,998.01), including a 10% construction contingency amount that will be utilized to fund needed and approved changes in the work. No contract modifications are anticipated at this time; however, construction exigency might later compel modification of this contract, if unforeseen difficulties are encountered.

Cost summary:

Original Contract $11,678,518.48
Future Anticipated Needs $ 0.00
Prevailing Wage Services $ 2,000.00
CONTRACT TOTAL $11,680,518.48

2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTA...

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