Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Elite Excavating Company of Ohio, Inc. via the City’s Invitation For Bid Process for the Youngs Drive Area Water Line Improvements project, CIP No. 690236-100155, in an amount up to $7,478,897.80, 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 $7,480,897.80.
Work consists of open-cut installation of approximately 10,575 linear feet of 6-inch, 8-inch and 12-Inch water mains, connecting to existing water taps, as well as the replacement of privately owned lead and galvanized water service lines, 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 the Invitation For Bid.
The streets include Youngs Drive, Minerva Avenue, Cleveland Avenue, Roche Drive, Tacoma Road, Covington Road, North Meadows Court, Roche Court, Roche Place, Arborwood Drive, Arborwood Court, Ironwood Court North, Ironwood Court South, Tamarack Court North, Tamarack Court South, Newbury Court, Kildale Court, Greenglen Court and East Dublin-Granville Road.
The Columbus Community is: 35-Northland.
TIMELINE:
All work shall be complete within 550 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. The City anticipates issuing a Notice to Proceed in July of 2026.
ESTIMATED COST OF PROJECT:
The bid amount and proposed award amount is $7,478,897.80, 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 $7,478,897.80
Future Antici...
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