Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Columbus Water & Power to enter into a contract with Arcadis U.S., Inc., through the City’s Request For Proposal (RFP) process for professional engineering services for the Towers Court Storm Sewer Improvement project, CIP 611040-100001, in an amount up to $495,975.14.
Columbus Water & Power Division of Water Reclamation initiated Capital Improvement Project 611040-100001 to request proposals to solicit engineering services for the reduction of flooding in the Towers Court neighborhood caused by capacity deficiencies in the Hampton Rd and Livingston Ave existing storm sewers. Storm events often result in ponding in the street and up into driveways and onto the sidewalk which make travel challenging for some residents, especially in wintertime. The project will investigate both a conveyance (new sewers) and detention (new basin) solution to the flooding with modeling performed to determine the most effective method for reducing overall flooding or improving capacity. The RFP will determine the optimal solution to minimize flooding in Towers Court, the Livingston Avenue Area, and Near East communities.
Community Planning Area: 57 - Mid East
TIMELINE: The contract is expected to begin in November 2026 and completed detail design in 1.5 years from the Notice to Proceed. The contract will continue until construction of the improvements is completed and accepted by the City.
ESTIMATED COST OF PROJECT: The proposed maximum award amount is $495,975.14, including a 10% contingency amount that will be utilized to fund needed and approved changes in the work. No contract modifications are anticipated at this time; however, construction exigency might later compel modification of this contract, if unforeseen difficulties are encountered.
Cost summary:
Original Contract $495,975.14
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES O...
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