Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Granite Inliner, LLC for the 2018 Annual Lining Project, CIP 650404-100045. The work for this project consists of the rehabilitation of approximately 44,300 LF of 8- thru 36-inch sewers utilizing the Cured-in-Place Pipe (CIPP) process, manhole rehabilitation, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract, in accordance with the plans [CC 18335], supplemental specifications, and City of Columbus Construction and Material Specifications as set forth in the Invitation For Bid (IFB) for this project. This contract will address projects throughout the service area as sewer line issues arise. The Division of Sewerage and Drainage determines the areas that are in need of rehabilitation through video inspection of sewer and stormwater lines.
This project has been approved for below market-rate loan financing through the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency’s Water Pollution Control Loan Fund (WPCLF) which is administered by the Ohio Water Development Authority (OWDA). Ordinance 2219-2016, passed September 26, 2016, authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a WPCLF Loan for the project. The project’s assigned WPCLF Number is CS390274-0270. The loan award is expected on July 25, 2019, an OWDA Loan Account number will be assigned. For this reason Federal Davis-Bacon Wage Rates and Requirements will apply.
Planning Area Name: Citywide
Planning Area Number: 99
2. THE PROJECT TIMELINE: The work under this contract shall be completed in a manner acceptable to the City within 12 months after the date of the Notice to Proceed.
3. PROCUREMENT: In accordance with the procedures set forth in the overall provisions of Columbus City Code, Section 329, invitation for Bids were received April 24, 2019 for the 2018 Annual Lining Project. Two (2) competitive bids were received and opened at the Department of Public...
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