Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Columbus Water & Power to enter into a construction contract with Claypool Electric Inc, for Division of Water Reclamation for the Jackson Pike Water Reclamation Plant (JPWRP) Power System Upgrades and Safety Improvements project, CIP #650257-100101, in an amount up to $20,592,000.00; and to encumber funds with the Columbus Power & Water for construction administration and inspection (prevailing wage) services in an amount up to $2,000.00, for a total expenditure of $20,594,000.00.
This project is to replace aging electrical equipment that supports critical Plant operations and improves the safety, reliability, and performance of the electrical distribution system. The improvements will reduce arc-flash hazards, improve protective-device coordination, address equipment withstand concerns, and allow electrical faults to be isolated more effectively while maintaining operation of unaffected equipment.
The Community Area for this ordinance will be 99- Citywide.
TIMELINE: Contract work is required to be completed in a manner acceptable to the City within 1277 days from the date that a Notice to Proceed (NTP) is given by the City. Work will continue until the project is completed and accepted by the City.
ESTIMATED COST OF PROJECT: The bid amount and proposed award amount is $20,592,000.00, including a 10% construction contingency amount that will be utilized to fund needed and approved changes in the work. No contract modifications are anticipated at this time; however, construction exigency might later compel modification of this contract, if unforeseen difficulties are encountered.
Cost summary:
Original Contract $20,592,000.00
Future Anticipated Needs $ 0.00
Prevailing Wage Services ...
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