Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities (DPU) to enter into a planned contract modification for professional engineering services with Dynotec, Inc. for the Morrison Booster Station Improvements, CIP #690473-100020, in an amount up to $158,792.93 for Division of Water Contract No. 2414.
An evaluation of the Morrison Booster Station determined the roof was at the end of its service life and needed a full replacement. It was also determined improvements could be made to the process piping and more energy efficient lighting should be installed to reduce the energy consumption of the facility. A request for proposals was issued for the design work. Ordinance 1937-2023 approved the awarding of a design contract to Dynotec, Inc. for this project, and approved initial funding to be used for preliminary design of the project. Preliminary design is nearing completion. A planned modification to add funding for detailed design is requested with this ordinance. A final planned contract modification is anticipated to be needed for engineering services during construction.
The project is located within the City of Columbus in the Far East planning area (58).
TIMELINE: The duration of the initial contract for Phase 1 - Preliminary Design Services is 7 months and is expected to begin in September, 2023. Phase 2 - Detailed Design Services (Modification No. 1) is expected to have a duration of approximately 9 months. Phase 3 - Engineering Services during Construction (Modification No. 2) is expected to have a duration of approximately 12 months.
1.1 Amount of additional funds to be expended: $158,792.93
The amount of the initial contract and the anticipated future contract modifications is listed below.
Cost summary:
Original Contract - Phase 1 Preliminary Design $ 132,906.27
Modification No. 1 - Detailed Design $ 158,792.93 (current)
Modification No. 2 - Services during Construction $ 50,000.00 (estimat...
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