Explanation
July 28, 2005 05-061-606
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a professional services contract for Taylor Road 2MG Water Storage Tank, Contract No. 1063, C.I.P. No. 690426 in conjunction with the 2005 Capital Improvement Program for the Division of Water. In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 329.11, of the Columbus City Codes 1959, Request For Statement of Qualifications for ten (10) projects were received and reviewed from thirty-nine (39) engineering firms. The following three (3) firms were selected as finalists for this project and they submitted technical proposals by the June 18, 2004 deadline:
R.D. Zande & Associates, Inc.
Gannett Fleming Engineers and Architects, P.C.
Metcalf & Eddy of Ohio, Inc.
The proposals were judged on their technical merits by a point system. Based on the evaluations of the Selection Committee, R.D. Zande & Associates, Inc. was selected. The Division of Water does not have sufficient personnel to prepare the plans and specifications to complete this project in a timely manner. It is necessary to obtain the services of a consulting engineer so that the plans and specifications can be developed to facilitate the construction of this component of the Capital Improvement Program.The professional services authorized by this legislation are for the design portion of this project. A contract modification with R.D. Zande & Associates, Inc. will be requested for construction administration required during the construction phase of this project.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE NUMBER: 31-1395123
FISCAL IMPACT: This project was included in the 2005 C.I.B. and is being funded by current monies.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into contract with R.D. Zande & Associates Inc. for the engineering design of the Taylor Road 2MG Water Storage Tank for the Division of Water, and to authorize the expenditure of $93,000.00 from...
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