Explanation
BACKGROUND: The O'Shaughnessy Dam, completed in 1924, forms a reservoir that provides a major source of drinking water for the Columbus Metropolitan area. In addition the city operates a hydroelectric plant at the dam and markets the power to the electric grid. Taken together the dam, reservoir and hydroelectric plant are considered the Project. The existence of the hydroelectric plant brings the regulation of the Project under the jurisdiction of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). To assure the continued safety and operability of the Project and to meet FERC requirements it is necessary to replace many of the essential mechanical and electrical components of the Project while renovating the dam's outlet works. The outlet works consist of masonry structures, built into the dam, each containing, a system of trash booms, bar screens and sluice gates through which plant operators can safely and efficiently release and regulate water from the reservoir for water supply and/or electricity generation purposes. This contract provides the labor and materials to accomplish this task.
The procurement of this contract was conducted in accordance with Section 329.09.
Competitive bids were received and opened at the office of the Director of Public Utilities on January 10, 2007. Two (2) bids were received. Each bid was both responsive and responsible.
BIDDER AMOUNT
George J. Igel & Co., Inc. $1,295,844.00
The Righter Company, Inc. $1,472,460.00
FISCAL IMPACT: The 2006 C.I.B. is being amended and funds are being transferred to provide funding for this project.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE NUMBER: 31-4214570
EMERGENCY PROVISION: Emergency legislation is being requested to allow work to be complete prior to the FERC imposed deadline.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with George J. Igel & Co., Inc. for the O'Shaughnessy Dam Miscellaneous Improvements - Out...
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