Explanation
BACKGROUND: The existing cathodic protection system for steel pipe at the Hap Cremean Water Plant was installed in 1970. Over the past 37 years various construction projects have damaged the system. This contract provides the labor and materials for the replacement of this system.
The contract was originally bid December 6, 2006 however only one bid was received at $188,594.90, considerably higher than the Engineer's estimate of construction cost. The contract was re-bid on January 31, 2007 with results as noted below. The time lost during the re-bidding process has necessitated the emergency provision for this legislation to allow the work to be completed prior to the summer high water usage season.
The procurement of this contract was conducted in accordance with Section 329.09 of the Columbus City Code.
Competitive bids were received and opened at the office of the Director of Public Utilities on January 31, 2007. Two (2) bids were received. The two bids were both responsive and responsible.
BIDDER AMOUNT
Corrpro Companies Inc. $ 68,822.33
The Righter Company, Inc. $171,425.90
FISCAL IMPACT: The 2006 C.I.B. is being amended and funds are being transferred to provide funding for this project.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE NUMBER: 34-1422570
EMERGENCY PROVISION: Emergency legislation is being requested to allow completion prior to high water use / high pumpage season.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Corrpro Companies Inc. for the Hap Cremean Water Plant, Miscellaneous Improvements - Cathodic Protection, for the Division of Power and Water, to authorize the expenditure of $68,822.33 from the Waterworks Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund, to amend the 2006 C.I.B. and to authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds within the Waterworks Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund, and to declare an emergency ($68,822.33)
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WHEREAS, the Director of Pub...
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