Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a modification contract with J&D Home Improvement, LLC dba The Basement Doctor for the Blueprint Volunteer Sump Pump 2022 project, CIP #650876-122991, to add funding of up to $1,000,000.00 for the project.
This project is one of the four main pillars of the Blueprint process. It consists of residents volunteering for installation of sump pumps in their homes to reduce excess stormwater entering the City's sanitary sewer system. The sump pumps redirect foundation drain away from the sanitary lateral to the sump pit. This contract covers properties throughout the City of Columbus BluePrint areas including but not limited to Clintonville, Hilltop, Miller/Kelton, Linden, James Livingston, and Old Beechwold.
The Community Planning Area is “99 - Citywide”.
1.1 Amount of additional funds to be expended: $1,000,000.00
Original Contract Amount: $2,535,390.00 (Ord. 2324-2022 PO351650)
Renewal #1 Amount: $0.00 (Ord. 2606-2023)
Renewal #2 Amount: $1,000,000.00 (Ord 1946-2024 PO467451)
Modification #3 Amount: $1,000,000.00 (Current)
Total (Original + Renewals): $4,535,390.00
1.2. Reason other procurement processes are not used:
This contract was originally bid as a multi-year contract with renewals. This ordinance is adding funding to the current contract. This does not require a new procurement process.
1.3. How cost of renewal/modification was determined:
Services will continue to be provided per the original contract pricing.
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT
This project reduces inflow and infiltration to the City’s sanitary sewer system thus mitigating sanitary sew...
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