Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with JLD Construction Services, LLC, via the City’s Invitation For Bid Process for the Lead Service Line Replacement-Part 2 project, CIP No. 690236-110001, in an amount up to $10,000,000.00, 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 $10,002,000.00.
The Department of Public Utilities is required by the United States Environmental Protection Agency and the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) to eliminate all lead water service lines in the Division of Water’s distribution system within the next ten years. This project will provide for the replacement of a portion of the known, existing lead water service lines in the distribution system by replacing taps and service lines in order to meet the OEPA requirements. Work consists of open-cut installation of approximately 10,652 linear feet of 6-inch and 8-inch, water mains, connecting to existing water taps, as well as the replacement of privately owned lead and galvanized water service lines, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract, in accordance with the drawings, technical specifications, special provisions, and City of Columbus Construction and Material specifications set forth in the Invitation For Bid (IFB). The work is to be performed with minimal disturbance and restoration work.
The Columbus Community is 99-Citywide.
TIMELINE:
All work shall be complete within 550 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, although the work will continue until the project is completed and accepted by the City. The City anticipates issuing a Notice to Proceed in January 2026.
ESTIMATED COST OF PROJECT:
The bid amount is $7,049,317.00. The bid documents contained a special provision allowing the contract amount to be increased to the budgeted amount o...
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