City of Columbus - File #: 0347-2004

• File #: 0347-2004
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 2/9/2004
• In control: Administration Committee
• On agenda: 3/1/2004
• Final action: 3/2/2004
• Title: To authorize and direct the City Auditor to transfer $165,292.19 from the Special Income Tax Fund to the Facilities Management Capital Improvement Fund, to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $405,600.00 from the Facilities Management Capital Improvement Fund, to authorize the Public Service Director to enter into contract for the Facilities Management Division with Fox Mechanical Company for the renovation of the City Hall plumbing, and to declare an emergency. ($405,600.00)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
3/2/2004	1	MAYOR	Signed
3/2/2004	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
3/1/2004	1	City Clerk's Office	Sent back for Clarification/Correction
3/1/2004	1	SERVICE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
3/1/2004	1	ODI DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
3/1/2004	1	SERVICE DIRECTOR	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
3/1/2004	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
3/1/2004	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO-TEM	Signed
2/26/2004	1	EBOCO Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
2/26/2004	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval
2/26/2004	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
2/26/2004	1	Service Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
2/25/2004	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
2/25/2004	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval
2/24/2004	1	Auditor Reviewer	Contingent Within
2/23/2004	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
2/23/2004	1	SERVICE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
2/18/2004	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
2/15/2004	1	SERVICE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
2/12/2004	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval
2/11/2004	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval
2/10/2004	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval
2/9/2004	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval

Explanation

BACKGROUND: This ordinance authorizes the Public Service Director to enter into contract for the Facilities Management Division with Fox Mechanical Company, CC# 31-1270804, exp. 06/20/2006, in the amount of $405,600.00 for renovations of City Hall plumbing at 90 West Broad Street. The current City Hall plumbing is approximately 75 years old and is in its original form. The capacity of the supply lines are approximately half of original capacity and many valves are stuck open permanently. Drain lines are thin, making it very difficult to open a clogged drain. The project will involve the repair of all the incoming plumbing, change the water meter to meet Code, replace the backflow preventers, replace the main domestic water piping throughout half of City Hall, and replace valves and drains as needed. Soil, waste, and vent piping will also be repaired and replaced as necessary. Plumbing fixtures such as toilet room fixtures, sinks, freeze proof hydrants, and electric water coolers shall be replaced. The contractor will also fix any damage to the building caused during the repair of the plumbing. The duration of the contract is one year from the contract award date.

Formal proposals were solicited on April 19, 2003, and bids were received on May 27, 2003, as follows:

Ampam Commercial $386,980.00
Farber Corporation $465,300.00
Fox Mechanical Company $405,600.00

All three are majority firms. It is the recommendation of the Facilities Management Division to award this contract to Fox Mechanical Company. Ampam Commercial has since filed for bankrupcy and has ceased doing business, thereby leaving Fox Mechanical as the most responsive and responsible bidder. Fox Mechanical has expressed in writing its willingness to hold its bid price.

This ordinance also authorizes the transfer, appropriation, and expenditure of $165,292.19 from the Special Income Tax Fund to partially pay for this project. The Special Income Tax tr...