City of Columbus - File #: 1039-2005

• File #: 1039-2005
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 5/31/2005
• In control: Utilities Committee
• On agenda: 7/11/2005
• Final action: 7/14/2005
• Title: To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Downing Construction Company for North Columbus Fire Hydrant Repairs for the Division of Water, to authorize the expenditure of $169,400.00 from the Water Works Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($169,400.00)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
7/14/2005	1	ACTING CITY CLERK	Attest
7/13/2005	1	MAYOR	Signed
7/11/2005	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
7/11/2005	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
6/28/2005	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
6/28/2005	1	City Clerk's Office	Sent back for Clarification/Correction
6/28/2005	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
6/27/2005	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
6/27/2005	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
6/24/2005	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
6/24/2005	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
6/22/2005	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
6/21/2005	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
6/20/2005	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
6/14/2005	1	ODI DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
6/14/2005	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
6/10/2005	1	EBOCO Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
6/9/2005	1	UTILITIES DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
6/9/2005	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
6/8/2005	1	Utilities Reviewer	Sent for Approval
6/7/2005	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
6/7/2005	1	Utilities Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
6/7/2005	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
6/2/2005	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
6/2/2005	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
5/31/2005	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval

Explanation

May 27, 2005 05-043-606
BACKGROUND: This contract provides for North Columbus Fire Hydrant Repairs. Competitive bids were received and opened for this project at the office of the Director of Public Utilities on May 18, 2005. Two (2) bids were received on this project. The most responsive and responsible bid was submitted by Downing Construction Company, 4495 Blacklick Eastern Road, Baltimore, Ohio, 43105. Contract to be awarded to same. Downing Construction Company is a Majority contractor.



CONTRACT COMPLIANCE NUMBER: 31-1458431

FISCAL IMPACT: This project is included in the 2004 C.I.B. and is being funded from current monies.
Emergency legislation is being requested to allow for the earliest possible start of construction in order to minimize the time these fire hydrants are out of service.
BIDDERS AMOUNT
Wachs Utility Services $159,500.00
Downing Construction Company $169,400.00

Downing Construction Company was found to be the most responsive and responsible bid, with a superior record on: local employees, training, pensions, and safety.


Title

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Downing Construction Company for North Columbus Fire Hydrant Repairs for the Division of Water, to authorize the expenditure of $169,400.00 from the Water Works Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($169,400.00)



Body

WHEREAS, the Director of Public Utilities did receive and open bids on May 18, 2005, for North Columbus Fire Hydrant Repairs, and

WHEREAS, a responsive and responsible bid has been received, and

WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operations of the Division of Water, Department of Public Utilities in that it is immediately necessary to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract for North Columbus Fire Hydrant Repairs for the Division of Water, to allow for the earliest possible start...