City of Columbus - File #: 1147-2011

• File #: 1147-2011
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 7/6/2011
• In control: Public Utilities Committee
• On agenda: 7/25/2011
• Final action: 7/26/2011
• Title: To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a construction contract with U.S. Utility Contractor Company for the 2011 Street Light Maintenance Contract Project; to provide for payment of prevailing wage coordination services; to authorize a transfer and expenditure of $142,071.00 within the Electricity G.O. Bonds Fund; and to amend the 2011 Capital Improvements Budget.($142,071.00)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
7/26/2011	1	MAYOR	Signed
7/26/2011	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
7/25/2011	1	Columbus City Council	Read for the First Time
7/25/2011	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
7/25/2011	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
7/14/2011	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
7/14/2011	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
7/14/2011	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
7/14/2011	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
7/14/2011	1	Utilities Reviewer	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
7/13/2011	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
7/13/2011	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
7/13/2011	1	EBOCO Reviewer	Sent for Approval
7/13/2011	1	ODI DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
7/13/2011	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
7/11/2011	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
7/11/2011	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
7/8/2011	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
7/8/2011	1	Utilities Reviewer	Sent for Approval
7/8/2011	1	UTILITIES DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
7/8/2011	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
7/8/2011	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
7/7/2011	1	Utilities Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
7/7/2011	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
7/7/2011	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
7/7/2011	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
7/7/2011	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
7/7/2011	1	Utilities Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved

Explanation

1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with U.S. Utility Contractor Company; and to encumber funds with the Division of Design and Construction for prevailing wage coordination services for the 2011 Street Light Maintenance Contract for the Division of Power and Water (Power).

This project consists of the rehabilitation and/or replacement of various components of two street lighting circuits in the area between Livingston Avenue on the south, Mooberry Street on the north, South 18th Street on the west and Alum Creek Drive on the east. The components to be replaced include wire, poles, lights, brackets and standoff arms which are old and deteriorated. Due to the age of the system, there are frequent light outages. Rehabilitation of these circuits will enhance the safety of the residents and their property. This will also make the residential units in the area more attractive to current residents and potential buyers.

2. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened four bids on June 29, 2011. Bids were received from: U.S. Utility Contractor Company - $111,570.19; Complete General - $164,154.50; Xtreme Powerline Construction. - $165,576.16; and Jess Howard Electric Company - $192,046.27.

The lowest and best bid was from U.S. Utility Contractor Company in the amount of $111,570.19. Their Contract Compliance Number is 34-1606689 (expires 01/19/12, FBE). Additional information regarding each bidder, description of work, contract time frame and detailed amounts can be found on the attached Information form.

The Division of Power and Water (Power) is increasing the legislative authority in order to have available contingency of $30,000.00. The Division has determined that this money may be needed to cover unforeseen conditions that may arise during the contract. The contract will be established in the amount of the bid, or $141...