Explanation
...Background
This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to modify the existing contract for 2022 Utility Cut Restoration Project with Decker Construction Company to add funding. Various types of utility excavations are performed within the City of Columbus' right-of-way and City owned properties by the Department of Public Utilities. The restoration work typically involves repair of existing pavement, curbs, and sidewalks in a manner conforming to the City of Columbus, Construction and Material Specifications (CMSC). The Department routinely outsources this restoration work to a contractor that is equipped and trained to make these repairs. Typical types of restoration work that require outsourcing involve the installation of wheelchair ramps, asphalt repair involving thermal bond heat weld repairs, asphalt milling machines capable of full width milling, and the delivery of flowable controlled density fill using volumetric mixer trucks.
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened one bid (RFQ023112) on November 9, 2022 from Decker Construction Company.
Decker Construction Company's bid was deemed the lowest, most responsive and responsible bid. Their Contract Compliance Number is #004549 (expires 11/3/2025, Majority). The contract contains a multi-year renewal option.
Ordinance No 3224-2022 authorized the original contract. Ordinance No 0246-2025 authorized a new contract waiving competitive bidding of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Code. Services under the original contract cover a one (1) year period from date of execution with the option to renew annually for an additional three (3) years on a year-to-year basis, or a portion thereof, based on mutual agreement of the parties, availability of budgeted funds and approval of Columbus City Council. This contract is for additional funding only. Ordinance 3124-2025 extended the term through June 30, 2026. Total amount is $9,556,516.99. T...
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