Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Underground Utilities, Inc., via the City’s Invitation For Bid Process for the Aragon Avenue Area Water Line Improvements, CIP No. 690236-100102, in an amount up to $5,456,819.78, 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 $5,458,819.78.
Work consists of open-cut installation of approximately 9,500 linear feet of 6-inch and 8-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 this Invitation For Bid (IFB).
The streets include Aragon Avenue, South Hamilton Road Service Road, Keeler Court, Cushing Drive, Cunard Road, Rochelle Place, Lockwood Road, Billie Drive, Bryden Park Road, Sherwood Road, Orlando Court, Worcester Court, Birkdale Court, Effingham Road, Persimmon Place, Indian Mound Court and Naiche Court.
The Columbus Community designation is; 57-Mid-East.
TIMELINE:
Work is anticipated to be completed within 550 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. The City anticipates issuing a Notice to Proceed in September 2025. Work will continue until the project is completed and accepted by the City.
ESTIMATED COST OF PROJECT:
The bid amount and proposed award amount is $5,456,819.78, 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:
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