Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract through the City’s RFP process with Wade Trim, Inc. for professional engineering services for the Hap Cremean Water Plant (HCWP) Screening and Sludge Removal Improvements project, CIP 691200-100001, in an amount up to $1,572,351.00.
The Division of Water has identified a need for design development of alternatives to construct improvements at HCWP to replace the existing raw water mechanical screens and its associated components, and replace sludge collection mechanisms in softening basins 3, 4, 5, and 6 including flights, chains, wear strips, wear shoes, bearings, sprockets, gear reducers, and shafts. The current systems are nearing the end of their useful life and require replacement.
Two planned contract modifications to add funding are anticipated. One modification is planned at the completion of design development and a second is planned for services during construction.
The Columbus Community is 99 - Citywide.
TIMELINE: The Notice to Proceed is anticipated to occur in the first quarter of 2026. The Draft Study Report is due ten months after the Notice to Proceed. Additional phases of the project will include Detailed Design and Engineering Services During construction that will extend the contract duration. The contract term is from the date of the Notice To Proceed until construction of the project is completed and accepted by the Department of Public Utilities.
ESTIMATED COST OF CONTRACT: The proposed award amount is $1,572,351.00, including a 15% contingency amount that will be utilized to fund needed and approved changes in the work. Future contract modifications are anticipated.
Original Contract (current) $1,572,351.00
Modification #1 (future) $2,500,000.00
Modification #2 (future) $1,700,000.00
CONTRACT TOTAL $5...
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