Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Columbus Water & Power to enter into a professional services contract through the City’s RFP process with Resource International, Inc. for the Cherry Hill Drive Area Water Line Improvements Project, CIP 690236-100182, in an amount up to $455,320.67.
The purpose of this project is to construct necessary improvements to the water distribution system in the Cherry Hill Drive Area. The improvements identified in the scope of work will replace or rehabilitate water lines that have high break histories and require frequent maintenance. This project includes replacing or rehabilitating approximately 10,260 linear feet of 2-inch, 6-inch, 8-inch, and 12-inch water lines, transferring existing services, and replacing private lead service lines. The streets include Red Coach Lane, Weskit Drive (North), Boor Avenue, Weskit Drive (south), Kings Charter Road, Olde Orchard Court, Harvest Lane Court, McNaughten Road, Cherry Hill Drive, Chinaberry Drive, 2nd Alley North of Effingham Road, Cummington Court, Cummington Road, Cummington Place, and Old Farm Court.
This project is located within the following Community Planning Area: 58-Far East
TIMELINE: The duration of the design phase for this project is 14 months. It is estimated that the end of this agreement will occur in February 2028.
ESTIMATED COST OF PROJECT: The negotiated amount and proposed award amount is $455,320.67, 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, design exigency might later compel modification of this contract, if unforeseen difficulties are encountered.
Cost summary:
Original Contract $455,320.67
Future Anticipated Needs $ 0.00
CONTRACT TOTAL $455,320.67
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF...
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