Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Elford, Inc., via the City’s Invitation For Bid process, for the Parsons Avenue Water Plant (PAWP) - Control Room and Laboratory Renovations, CIP No. 690291-100009, in an amount up to $2,826,985.00, and to encumber funds with the Department of Public Service for Bacon Davis prevailing wage services in an amount up to $2,000.00, for a total expenditure of $2,828,985.00.
Work consists of renovations and commissioning of the Parsons Avenue Water Plant Control Room and Laboratory including, but not limited to, lighting, electrical systems, countertops, casework, sinks and fixtures, and other laboratory systems such as refrigeration, fume hoods, and DI water systems, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract, in accordance with the drawings, technical specifications, special provisions, and City of Columbus Construction and Material specifications set forth in this Invitation For Bid (IFB).
This project is located within the following Community Planning Area: Citywide (99)
TIMELINE:
All work shall be substantially complete within 450 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed, with the Final Completion to occur within 480 calendar days. The City anticipates issuing a Notice to Proceed in 2nd quarter 2025.
ESTIMATED COST OF PROJECT:
The bid amount and proposed award amount is $2,826,985.00, includes 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.
Cost summary:
Original Contract $ 2,826,985.00
Future Anticipated Needs $ 0.00
CONTRACT TOTAL $ 2,826,985.00
Davis Bacon (PW) Charges $ 2,000.00
TOTAL LEG...
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