Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement with American Structurepoint, Inc., in the amount of $206,818.35, for professional engineering services for the Briggs Road Area Water Line Improvements Project.
The purpose of this project is to construct necessary improvements to the water distribution system in the Briggs Road Area. The improvements identified in the scope of work will replace mains that have high break histories and require frequent maintenance. This project includes seven individual sites located at Briggs Road, Miriam Drive, Anthony Drive, Vanderberg Avenue, Salisbury Road, Binns Boulevard and Wiltshire Road for a total of approximately 11,250 feet of 8-inch diameter water line.
2. BID INFORMATION: The selection of the firm providing the professional engineering services has been performed in accordance with the procedures set forth in Columbus City Code, Section 329.14, "Awarding professional service contracts through requests for proposals." Requests for Proposals (RFP's) were received on March 13, 2009 from American Structurepoint, Inc., Resource International, Inc., and W.E. Stilson Consulting Group, LLC.
An evaluation committee reviewed the proposals and scored them based on the criteria mentioned above. Based on the evaluation of the proposals submitted, the Director of Public Utilities requests award of the project to American Structurepoint, Inc.
The Contract Compliance Number for American Structurepoint, Inc. is 35-1127317 (expires 12/11/09, Majority). Additional information regarding each bidder, description of work, contract time frame and detailed amounts can be found on the attached Legislation Information Form.
3. FISCAL IMPACT: This legislation includes a transfer of funds within the Water Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund and an amendment to the 2009 Capital Improvements Budget.
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To authorize the Director of Public to ...
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