Explanation
Background: Various types of utility excavations are performed within the City of Columbus' right-of-way by contractors and/or utilities. These entities obtain street opening permits. The Transportation Division routinely outsources this restoration work to a contractor that is equipped and trained to make these repairs to pavement, curb, and sidewalk in a proper and consistent manner. The establishment of this contract will improve the quality of the City's streets. The contract is funded jointly by the Transportation and Sewerage and Drainage Divisions.
One bid from Decker Construction Company in the amount of $830,409.15 was received by the Transportation Division on March 24, 2005. There were no other bids received and the Transportation Division recommends a bid award to Decker Construction Company, contract compliance number 31-0983557, expiring July 7, 2006. Decker Construction Company is a 'majority' business enterprise. The contract specifications allows the contract amount to be based on available funding using bid unit costs.
Emergency action is requested due to the potential hazard that improperly repaired excavations pose to the public.
Fiscal Impact: The Transportation Division budgeted $2.2 million in the 2004 Capital Improvements Budget (CIB) for Roadway Improvements. The Transportation Division has encumbered or spent approximately $1.9 million since the 2004 bond sale on Roadway Improvements. This ordinance authorizes a total expenditure of $450,000.00, of which $250,000.00 will come from the Transportation Division's 1995, 1999 Voted Streets and Highways Fund. The sum of $200,000.00 is budgeted and available within the Sewerage and Drainage Division's Sanitary Operating Fund. Approximately $1.2 has been spent over the past three years for this work.
Title
To authorize the Public Service Director to enter into a contract with Decker Construction Company for the Utility Cut and Restoration - 2005 p...
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