Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Coldwater Consulting, LLC for professional engineering services for the Lower Olentangy Watershed Stream Restorations project, CIP #650870-139251, in an amount up to $684,119.08.
The Department of Public Utilities (DPU), Division of Sewerage and Drainage (DOSD) initiated Capital Improvement Project 650870-139251 to request proposals to solicit engineering services for the reduction of sedimentation and TSS via stream restorations in the Lower Olentangy Watershed. This RFP is part of the integrated planning approach in the wet weather management program, Blueprint Columbus (Blueprint), to address Ohio EPA’s consent order for sanitary sewer overflow. Blueprint also committed to reduce total suspended solids (TSS) by 20% from the Blueprint project areas.
Community Planning Area: 39 - Clintonville
TIMELINE: It is expected that the total term of the engineering agreement will be 3 years.
ESTIMATED COST OF PROJECT: The proposed award amount is $684,119.08, including a 10% contingency amount that will be utilized to fund needed and approved changes in the work. Future contract modifications are not anticipated.
Original Contract $684,119.08
CONTRACT TOTAL $684,119.08
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT
This project is part of the City’s 2015 revised wet weather management plan to address sanitary sewer overflows to the nearby streams and to capture 20% total suspended solids (TSS) within the project boundaries. This project will evaluate, design and construct multiple stream restorations to assist in the capture of TSS and which will also repair and re-establish the stream banks.
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