Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with CB&I Constructors LLC for the Westgate East 2 MMG Elevated Storage Tank Project; in an amount up to $5,329,500.00; and to encumber funds with the Department of Public Service, Design and Construction Division for prevailing wage services in the amount of $2,000.00, for Division of Water Capital Improvements Project No. 690537-100001, Contract No. 2032.
This project will provide for the construction of a new 2 MMG elevated water storage tank to serve the Mound Pressure District. Site work includes: storm and sanitary sewer, grading, paving, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract in accordance with the plans and technical specifications.
Community planning area: “Hilltop”
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT:
This tank will replace a previously demolished tank that had exceeded its useful life and was no longer serviceable. This replacement tank will provide redundancy for water storage and reliable water pressure in the Mound Pressure District. Community outreach has included coordination with the Hilltop Area Commission and the Friend of Westgate Park organization.
3.0 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened three bids on May 16, 2018 from:
1. CB&I Constructors $5,329,500.00
2. Caldwell Tanks $5,688,100.00 (after bid tab correction)
3. Landmark Structures $5,875,100.00
3.1 PRE-QUALIFICATION STATUS: CB&I Constructors LLC and all proposed subcontractors have met code requirements with respect to pre-qualification, pursuant to relevant sections of Columbus City Code Chapter 329.
CB&I Constructors’s bid was deemed the lowest, ...
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