Explanation
June 17, 2005 05-044-606
BACKGROUND: The Division of Water, Department of Public Utilities entered into a contract with E M H & T, Inc. for professional engineering services for the design of the S.R. 317 - London/Groveport 24" Water Main project, on March 21, 1997 under the authority of Ordinance No. 140-97 passed February 10, 1997. This contract also provided for engineering services to design 14,000 feet of new twenty-four inch water line through the Rickenbacker International Airport development. The original alignment of the water line followed the proposed roadway through the airport development. This modification provides for additional engineering costs associated with subsequent roadway alignment changes. The Airport Authority has agreed to reimburse the City of Columbus for these addition design costs.
CONTRACT AMOUNT: Original Contract Amount $122,385.00
Previous Modifications $145,305.00
This Modification $27,000.00
New Contract Amount $294,690.00
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE NUMBER: 31-0685594
EXPLANATION:
1. Amount of additional funds to be expended under this modification: $27,000.00
2. Reasons additional goods/services could not be foreseen initially: This contract modification is for additional engineering services needed to develop and incorporate changes to the water line alignment in the project area.
3. Reasons other procurement processes are not used: The existing consultant is uniquely familiar with the project and could therefore provide excellent service on the requested task.
How cost of Modification was determined: The rates were negotiated between the Consultant and the City of Columbus as documented by the Consultant's quotation letter.
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The original contract provided for the design of S.R. 317 - London/Groveport 24" Water Main.
This Modification provides for additional engineering costs associated with subsequent roadway alignment changes.
FISCAL IMPACT: This project is included...
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