Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Columbus Water and Power to enter into a contract through the City’s RFP process with Brown and Caldwell for professional engineering services for the Sludge Line Improvements project, CIP 691606-100007, in an amount up to $1,322,800.00.
The Division of Water has identified a need for design development of the treatment residuals force mains at Dublin Road Water Plant and Hap Cremean Water Plant. The design professional shall perform studies and produce technical memoranda related to improving the treatment residuals force mains at Dublin Road Water Plant and Hap Cremean Water Plant, establish design criteria, identify and evaluate possible alternatives, and recommend a conceptual implementation approach.
Two planned contract modifications to add funding are anticipated. One modification is planned at the completion of design development and a second is planned for services during construction.
The Columbus Community is 99 - Citywide.
TIMELINE: The Notice to Proceed is anticipated to occur in the fourth quarter of 2026. The Draft Study Report is due 12 months after the Notice to Proceed and the Final Study Report is anticipated 4 months after the Draft Report was accepted.
ESTIMATED COST OF CONTRACT: The proposed award amount is $1,322,800.00, including a 15% contingency amount that will be utilized to fund needed and approved changes in the work. Future contract modifications are anticipated.
Preliminary Design Phase $1,322,800.00
Detailed Design Phase (future renewal) $1,750,000.00
Engineering Services During Construction (future renewal) $ 500,000.00
CONTRACT TOTAL $3,572,800.00
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT
The Dublin Road Water Plant and Hap Cremean Water Plant are critical components in the City of Columbus’ potable water supply system. Both u...
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