City of Columbus - File #: 0129-2006

• File #: 0129-2006
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 1/13/2006
• In control: Utilities Committee
• On agenda: 2/6/2006
• Final action: 2/8/2006
• Title: To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a construction contract with Kokosing Construction Company, Inc.; to provide for payment of material testing and related services to the Transportation Division for the Bliss Run Relief Trunk Sewer Phase 3 Project; to authorize the transfer of $3,087,560.43 within the Storm Sewer Bond Fund; to authorize an amendment to the 2005 Capital Improvements Budget for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; to authorize the expenditure of $11,487,560.43 within the Storm Sewer Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($11,487,560.43)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
2/8/2006	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
2/7/2006	1	MAYOR	Signed
2/6/2006	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
2/6/2006	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
1/27/2006	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
1/27/2006	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
1/27/2006	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
1/26/2006	1	EBOCO Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
1/26/2006	1	ODI DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
1/26/2006	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
1/26/2006	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
1/26/2006	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
1/20/2006	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
1/19/2006	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
1/19/2006	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
1/17/2006	1	Utilities Reviewer	Sent for Approval
1/17/2006	1	UTILITIES DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
1/17/2006	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
1/13/2006	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
1/13/2006	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
1/13/2006	1	Utilities Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved

Explanation

1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Kokosing Construction Company, Inc., in the amount of $11,476,560.43; to encumber funds with the Transportation Division for testing and prevailing wage coordination services in the amount of $11,000.00; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer a total of $3,087,560.43 within the Storm Sewer Bond Fund; and to amend the 2005 Capital Improvements Budget; all in connection with the Bliss Run Relief Trunk Sewer Phase 3 Project.

2. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened two bids on October 26, 2005. These bids were received from Kokosing Construction Company, Inc., $11,476,560.43; and Complete General Construction Company, $12,895,136.76. The lowest and best bid was from Kokosing Construction Company, Inc. Additional information regarding each bidder, description of work, contract timeframe and detailed amounts can be found on the attached Legislation Information Form.

3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: The Division of Sewerage and Drainage requests that City Council designate this ordinance an emergency measure in order to allow for the immediate commencement of these urgently needed stormwater infrastructure improvements.

4. FISCAL IMPACT: The Division is requesting an amendment to the 2005 Capital Improvements Budget for purposes of establishing sufficient budget authority for this expenditure. In addition, this legislation includes a transfer of funds within the Storm Sewer Bonds Fund.

Title

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a construction contract with Kokosing Construction Company, Inc.; to provide for payment of material testing and related services to the Transportation Division for the Bliss Run Relief Trunk Sewer Phase 3 Project; to authorize the transfer of $3,087,560.43 within the Storm Sewer Bond Fund; to authorize an amendment to the 2005 Cap...