Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Travco Construction, Inc. for the 2023 Water Main Repairs project, CIP #690521-100011, in an amount up to $662,246.75, 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 $664,246.75.
This project will provide the necessary labor and equipment to complete repairs to water mains at various locations within the Columbus Water Distribution System on an as needed basis.
The Community Planning Area is 99 - Citywide
TIMELINE: Contract work is required to be completed in a manner acceptable to the City within 730 days from the date that a Notice to Proceed (NTP) is given by the City.
ESTIMATED COST OF PROJECT: The bid amount and proposed award amount is $662,246.75, 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 $662,246.75
Future Anticipated Needs $ 0.00
CONTRACT TOTAL $662,246.75
Prevailing Wage Charge $ 2,000.00
$664,246.75
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT
These contracts will provide assistance to our water line maintenance crews in completing water main break repairs in a timely matter should the number of breaks exceed our normal maintenance capacities.
3. BID INFORMATION
This project was formally advertised on the Vendor Services and Bid Express websites from 5/31/2023 through 6/28/2023. One bid was received:
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