Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Columbus Water and Power to enter into a construction contract through the City’s Invitation for Bid process with Danbert, Inc., for the CIP #650870-101202, 690236-100160, & 517018-100000; Blueprint Kent/Fairwood Storm Sewers: Gault Street Waterline Improvements; and Driving Park Improvements in an amount up to $10,133,185.42; 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 up to $10,135,185.42.
This project will construct rain gardens and storm sewers within the Right-of-Way and on City owned properties on within the project area bounded Main Street and Livingston Avenue on the north and south, and between Rhoads Avenue and Miller Avenue on the east and west. This work also includes the relocation of waterlines, pavement and sidewalk restoration, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract.
Planning Area - 62 Livingston Avenue Area & 56 Near East.
TIMELINE: Contract work is required to be completed in a manner acceptable to the City within 630 days of the date that a Notice To Proceed (NTP) is given by the City.
ESTIMATED COST OF PROJECT: The bid amount and proposed award amount is $10,133,185.42, including a 10% 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 $10,133,185.42
Prevailing Wage Services $ 2,000.00
CONTRACT TOTAL $10,135,185.42
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