Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Finance and Management to enter into a contract with Bridgewell Resources LLC for the purchase of utility poles on behalf of the Department of Public Service, Division of Design and Construction. The Division of Design and Construction will use the utility poles for the Wheatland Avenue Improvements project in an amount up to $112,852.00.
The Department of Public Service is engaged in the improvements on North Wheatland Avenue from Broad Street to Glenview Boulevard. Improvements will consist of converting the roadway to two-way traffic and needed widening to provide for a parking lane on the west side. Improvements include of new curbs, sidewalks, storm sewer, electric distribution relocation, and street lighting.
In the course of effecting roadway improvements, it is sometimes necessary to relocate aerial utilities in the project. Due to this project there is a need to relocate them at the City's expense and allow Bridgewell Resources LLC to acquire the utility poles needed for the project.
2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
The contract compliance number for Bridgewell Resources LLC is CC002964 and is currently inactive. The contract compliance requirement will be fulfilled by the time council reads the ordinance.
3. FISCAL IMPACT
Funding for this expense is available and appropriated within Fund 7704, the Streets and Highways Bond Fund. An amendment to the 2023 Capital Improvement Budget and a transfer of cash is required to establish sufficient budget authority for the project.
4. REQUEST FOR WAIVER OF FORMAL COMPETITIVE BIDDING REQUIREMENTS
A request for waiver of the formal competitive bidding requirements of Columbus City Code Chapter 329 is requested for this purchase so that the Division of Design and Construction can proceed with the Wheatland Avenue Improvement construction schedule without delay. The purchase of utility poles typically has a long turnaround time which causes ...
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