City of Columbus - File #: 0405-2011

• File #: 0405-2011
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 3/3/2011
• In control: Public Utilities Committee
• On agenda: 4/11/2011
• Final action: 4/13/2011
• Title: To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a construction contract with Darby Creek Excavating, Inc. for the German Village Area Water Line Improvements Project; for the Division of Power and Water; to authorize a transfer and expenditure within the Water Build America Bonds Fund; for the Division of Power and Water; and to amend the 2011 Capital Improvements Budget. ($820,641.87)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
4/13/2011	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
4/12/2011	1	MAYOR	Signed
4/11/2011	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
4/11/2011	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
4/4/2011	1	Columbus City Council	Read for the First Time
3/22/2011	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
3/22/2011	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
3/21/2011	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
3/18/2011	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
3/18/2011	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
3/18/2011	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
3/18/2011	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
3/18/2011	1	EBOCO Reviewer	Sent for Approval
3/18/2011	1	ODI DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
3/17/2011	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
3/17/2011	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
3/16/2011	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
3/15/2011	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
3/15/2011	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
3/14/2011	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
3/11/2011	1	UTILITIES DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
3/9/2011	1	Utilities Reviewer	Sent for Approval
3/8/2011	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
3/7/2011	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
3/4/2011	1	Utilities Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
3/4/2011	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
3/4/2011	1	Utilities Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
3/3/2011	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval

Explanation

1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Darby Creek Excavating, Inc., in the amount of $820,641.87; for the German Village Area Water Line Improvements Project, Division of Power and Water Contract Number 1126.

This project provides for general rehab of the area distribution system and includes construction of new water lines, abandoning existing 2-inch diameter and smaller water lines, installing fire hydrants, and transferring water services. The purpose of the project is to improve flow and water quality, improve fire protection, and replace water mains that require repeated regular maintenance. This project will include the installation of approximately 4,800 feet of 6-inch water lines at the following locations: Whittier Street, Ebner Street, City Park Avenue, Washington Avenue, Kent Street and Gault Street.

2. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened eleven bids on February 23, 2011. Bids were received from: Darby Creek Excavating, Inc. - $820,641.87; Danbert, Inc. - $838,744.28; Fields Excavating, Inc. - $903,352.01; John Eramo & Sons, Inc. - $914,616.73; Beheler Excavating, Inc. - $942,279.58; Columbus Asphalt Paving Co. - $991,141.86; Shelly & Sands, Inc. - $1,014,332.00; George J. Igel & Co. - $1,086,634.73; Complete General Construction Co. - $1,161,007.65; and Conie Construction Co. - $782,100.00 (non-responsive).

The lowest, best, most responsive, responsible bid was from Darby Creek Excavating, Inc. in the amount of $820,641.87. Their Contract Compliance Number is 31-1345111 (3/5/12, Majority). Additional information regarding each bidder, description of work, contract time frame and detailed amounts can be found on the attached Information form.

Searches in the Excluded Party List System (Federal) and the Findings for Recovery list (State) produced no findings against Darby Creek Excavating, Inc.

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