Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Kokosing Industrial, Inc., for the PAWP - Lime Slaker & Soda Ash Feeder Replacement project, C.I.P. No. 690291-100002, in an amount up to $11,783,000.00, and to encumber funds with the Department of Public Service for prevailing wage services in an amount up to $2,000.00 for the project.
The work for this project consists of the replacement of the existing PAWP lime slakers (3 total) and soda ash feeders (2 total), (constructed in 1981), that are past their useful life. Due to the age and deterioration of the slakers and soda ash feeders, replacement have been designed to avoid additional repairs and parts replacements.
The Community Area for this ordinance will be 99 Citywide since the PAWP services several Columbus communities.
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT
This project involves replacement of the existing PAWP lime slakers (3 total) and soda ash feeders (2 total), (constructed in 1981), that are past their useful life. This will improve the reliability of the water distribution system. Coordination will occur with nearby customers, including businesses, prior to and during construction.
3. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD
An Invitation for Bids for the PAWP - Lime Slaker & Soda Ash Feeder Replacement project was advertised on the Vendor Services and Bid Express websites from 2/17/23 through 3/22/23. One bid was received for the project and was opened on 3/22/23. The following company submitted a bid:
Company Bid Amount Compliance Number ODI Status
Kokosing Industrial, Inc. $11,783,000.00 CC012309 MAJ
The Kokosing Industrial, Inc. bid was deemed the lowest, best, most responsive and responsible bid in the amount of $11,783,000.00.
As part of their proposal, Kokosing Industrial, Inc. h...
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