City of Columbus - File #: 1318-2009

• File #: 1318-2009
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 10/5/2009
• In control: Utilities Committee
• On agenda: 10/19/2009
• Final action: 10/20/2009
• Title: To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a construction contract with Decker Construction Company; to provide for payment of inspection, material testing and related services to the Transportation Division for the Shattuck Avenue/Clearview Avenue Stormwater System Improvements Project, for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; to authorize the transfer of $435,653.42 within the Storm Sewer Bond Fund; to authorize the transfer of $419,885.68 from the Storm Sewer Reserve Fund to the Storm Sewer Bonds Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $855,539.10 from the Storm Sewer Bond Fund; to authorize an amendment to the 2009 Capital Improvements Budget; and to declare an emergency. ($855,539.10)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
10/20/2009	1	MAYOR	Signed
10/20/2009	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
10/19/2009	1	Columbus City Council	Approved
10/19/2009	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
10/9/2009	1	EBOCO Reviewer	Sent for Approval
10/9/2009	1	ODI DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
10/9/2009	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
10/9/2009	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
10/9/2009	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
10/8/2009	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
10/8/2009	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
10/8/2009	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
10/8/2009	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
10/7/2009	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
10/7/2009	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
10/7/2009	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
10/6/2009	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
10/5/2009	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
10/5/2009	1	Utilities Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
10/5/2009	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
10/5/2009	1	Utilities Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
10/5/2009	1	Utilities Reviewer	Sent for Approval
10/5/2009	1	UTILITIES DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
10/5/2009	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
10/5/2009	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
10/5/2009	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved

Explanation

1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Decker Construction Company, in the amount of $739,539.10; to encumber funds with the Transportation Division for inspection, testing, and prevailing wage coordination services in the amount of $116,000.00; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer a total of $435,653.42 within the Storm Sewer Bond Fund; to transfer $419,885.68 from the Storm Sewer Reserve Fund to the Storm Sewer Bonds Fund; and to amend the 2009 Capital Improvements Budget; all in connection with the Shattuck Avenue/Clearview Avenue Stormwater System Improvements Project.

2. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened nine (9) bids on September 30, 2009. These bids were received from: Decker Construction Company - $739,539.10; Nickolas Savko & Sons - $741,748.68; John Eramo - $788,982.73; Tata Excavating - $801,862.20; Conie Construction - $803,431.80; Seals Construction - $817,843.20; Bale Contracting - $1,067,073.60; Columbus Asphalt Paving - $1,080,112.20; and Complete General Construction Co. - $1,091,048.40.

The lowest and best bid was from Decker Construction Company for $739,539.10. Additional information regarding each bidder, description of work, contract timeframe, detailed amounts and sub-contractors can be found on the attached Legislation Information Form.

Contract Compliance Information: 31-0983557, expires 11/26/09, Majority

3. FISCAL IMPACT: This legislation includes a transfer of funds within the Storm Sewer Bonds Fund, a transfer from the Storm Sewer Reserve Fund to the Storm Sewer Bonds Fund; and an amendment to the 2009 Capital Improvements budget to allow sufficient cash and authority in the proper account for this project.

The transfer of funds from the Storm Sewer Reserve Fund to the Storm Sewer Bonds Fund is a temporary measure until such time as the proceeds from a bond sale can be ...