Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Columbus Water & Power to enter into a professional services contract through the City’s RFP process with Ribway Engineering Group, Inc. for the Desantis Drive Area Water Line Improvements Project, CIP 690236-100183, in an amount up to $486,710.58.
The purpose of this project is to construct necessary improvements to the water distribution system in the Desantis Drive Area. The improvements identified in the scope of work will replace or rehabilitate water lines that have high break histories and require frequent maintenance. This project includes replacing or rehabilitating approximately 10,705 linear feet of 2-inch, 6-inch, and 8-inch water lines, transferring existing services, and replacing private lead service lines. The streets include Desantis Drive, Zellers Road, W. Schreyer Place, Olentangy River Boulevard, Aldrich Place, Folkestone Court North, Folkestone Court South, Kenchester Court, Kenmure Court, Kenway Court, Kennet Court, Kenwyn Court, Kenridge Court, Kendra Court, Stinson Court, Brookie Court, Pegg Court, 1st Alley North of Garret Drive along Beautyview Court, Garret Drive, and Overlook Drive East.
This project is located within the following Community Planning Area: 99 - Citywide
TIMELINE: The duration of the design phase for this project is 14 months. It is estimated that the end of this agreement will occur in February 2028.
ESTIMATED COST OF PROJECT: The negotiated amount and proposed award amount is $486,710.58, including a 15% construction contingency amount that will be utilized to fund needed and approved changes in the work. No contract modifications are anticipated at this time; however, design exigency might later compel modification of this contract, if unforeseen difficulties are encountered.
Cost summary:
Original Contract $486,710.58
Future Anticipated Needs $ 0.00
CONTRACT TOTAL $486,710.58
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; CO...
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