Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with The Righter Co., Inc., for the Compost Facility Odor Control Improvements Phase 1, CIP #650375-100002, in an amount up to $10,996,080.00, 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 $ 10,998,080.00.
This project provides for: replacing the compost blowers, one bio-filter fan, two leachate pumps, locker rooms renovations, improvements to the electrical system, and minor improvements to the composting process.
ORD 3120-2022 authorized the Director of Public Utilities to apply for and execute a loan agreement with the Ohio Water Pollution Control Loan Fund (WPCLF) in an amount up to $7,000,000.00 for the construction of this project. The construction bids came in higher than estimated, so it is necessary to also request City Council's approval to accept a loan for the construction of this project in an amount up to $12,000,000.00.
The Community Planning Area is “59 - Southwest”.
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT
This project will provide improvements and repairs to the Compost Facility's process, odor control, and electrical systems. This will include repair or replacement of piping, blower, and electrical systems to restore reliability from existing equipment. Due to age, several systems have decreased reliability and require repair and replacement to ensure consistent operational capacity.
3. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD
An Invitation for Bids for the Compost Facility Odor Control Improvements Phase 1 project was advertised on the Vendor Services and Bid Express websites from 11/08/22 through 01/18/23. One bid was received for the project and was opened on 01/18/23. The following company submitted a bid:
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