Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Claypool Electric, Inc.,, for the Southerly Water Reclamation Plant Variable Frequency Drives and Harmonic Filter Upgrades project, CIP #650346-100002, in an amount up to $12,549,825.00; and to encumber funds with the Department of Public Service for Prevailing Wage services in an amount up to $2,000.00, for a total expenditure of $12,551,825.00.
Water Reclamation has identified numerous Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and Harmonic Filters at several Southerly Water Reclamation Plant (SWRP) processes that are nearing the end of their useful service life and are becoming increasingly difficult to repair and maintain. These processes include the fine screens, the Return Activated Sludge (RAS) pumps, the thickening centrifuges, and the skimmings concentrators. This construction contract will replace VFDs and harmonic filters, provide new controls that may be necessary to integrate the new equipment into the existing systems, and provide any other ancillary work to provide a fully functioning system. This work is part of the City’s continuing effort to upgrade its treatment facilities, provide efficient, reliable, cost-effective operations, and enhance personnel safety.
The Columbus Community is 99-Citywide.
TIMELINE: All work shall be substantially complete within 765 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed, with final completion to occur within 825 calendar days. The City anticipates issuing a Notice to Proceed on or about February 2026.
ESTIMATED COST OF PROJECT:
The bid amount and proposed award amount is $12,549,825.00, 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, construction exigency might later compel modification of this contract, if unforeseen difficulties are encountered.
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