Explanation
BACKGROUND: This project will remove three (3) fuel oil Underground Storage Tanks (USTs) at the Southerly Waste Water Treatment Plant. This work will include removal and proper disposal of the USTs, all associated piping, and connected boilers, as well as any improvements required to update the affected heating systems and eliminate reliance on the fuel oil.
Community Planning Area: 99 Citywide
PROJECT TIMELINE: Contract work is required to be substantially complete in a manner acceptable to the City within 500 days from the date that a Notice To Proceed (NTP) is given by the City.
PROCUREMENT INFORMATION: The Division advertised for competitive bids submission for the subject services on the City's Vendor Services website and in the City Bulletin in accordance with the overall provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Code. The Division of Sewerage and Drainage received one (1) bid on November 18, 2020 from the following company:
NAME TAX ID DAX # City/State Status Expiration
General Temp. Control 31-1201236 004830 Canal Winchester, OH MAJ 9/30/2022
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION is requested for this project in order to meet project time lines and deliverables.
ECONOMIC / ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: This project will help the Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant to be compliant with the well field protection chapter of the Columbus City Code, by eliminating 3 USTs from the site.
FISCAL IMPACT: This Ordinance authorizes the City Auditor to appropriate and transfer funds from the Sanitary Sewer Reserve Fund 6102 to the Ohio Water Development (OWDA) Loan Fund 6111 in order to fund this expenditure. This transaction is a temporary measure that is required until such time as the division is able to execute a loan with the OWDA Loan Fund and reimburse the Sanitary Sewer Reserve Fund. The loan is expected to be approved in January 2021. Additionally $2,000.00 is necessary for Prevailing Wage Services from the Department of Public Service. The exp...
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