Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Kokosing Industrial, Inc. for the Hap Cremean Water Plant (HCWP) Lime Slaker Replacement Project; in an amount up to $2,466,175.00; for Division of Water Contract Number 1134.
Work on this project consists of the following:
a. Demolition of the existing lime slaking systems, appurtenances, valves, lime chutes, curbs, and water supply lines to the lime slakers.
b. Installation of lime slaking systems, appurtenances, valves, lime chutes, curbs, and water supply lines.
c. Installation of level gauges on the lime slaking and soda ash systems.
d. Miscellaneous painting and rehabilitation work.
e. Other such work necessary to complete the contract in accordance with the specifications set forth in the advertisement.
The equipment is located at the Hap Cremean Water Plant, “04 - Rocky Fork-Blacklick” planning area.
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT:
The current lime slaking systems have reached their useful life and need to be replaced. The HCWP is an essential and integral component in the Columbus area water supply and treatment infrastructure. Adequate safe supply of water is essential to economic growth and development.
This work is being performed at a secure facility and no public outreach was performed as part of this project.
3.0 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened three bids on March 1, 2017 from:
Kokosing Industrial, Inc. $2,466,175.00
Peterson Construction Co. $2,521,950.00
Righter Co., Inc. $2,709,400.00
3.1 PRE-QUALIFICATION STATUS: Kokosing Industrial, Inc. and all proposed subcontractors have met code requirements with respect to pre-qualification, pursuant to relevant sections of Columbus City Code Chapter 329.
Kokosing Industrial’s bid was deemed the lowest, best, most responsive ...
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