Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement with W.E. Stilson Consulting Group, in the amount of $180,247.41, for professional engineering services for the Eastmoor Area Water Line Improvements Project, Division of Power and Water Contract No. 1129.
The purpose of this project is to construct necessary improvements to the water distribution system in the Eastmoor Area. The improvements identified in the scope of work will replace water mains that have high break histories and require frequent maintenance. This project includes nine individual sites located on East Moreland Drive, Eastminster Road, South Kellner Road, Elizabeth Avenue, Waverly Street, Napoleon Avenue, Etna Street, Eastmoor Boulevard and Kingsbury Place for a total of approximately 12,000 feet of 8-inch and 6-inch diameter water lines.
2. BID INFORMATION: The selection of the firm providing the professional engineering services has been performed in accordance with the procedures set forth in Columbus City Code, Section 329.14, "Awarding professional service contracts through requests for proposals." Requests for Proposals (RFP's) were received on November 24, 2009 from W.E. Stilson Consulting Group, CT Consultants, Inc., and P & L Systems Ltd.
An evaluation committee reviewed the proposals and scored them based on the criteria mentioned above. Based on the evaluation of the proposals submitted, the Director of Public Utilities requests award of the project to W.E. Stilson Consulting Group.
The Contract Compliance Number for W.E. Stilson Consulting Group is 31-1702689 (expires 8/28/10, Majority). Additional information regarding each bidder, description of work, contract time frame and detailed amounts can be found on the attached Legislation Information Form.
3. FISCAL IMPACT: Funds for this expenditure are included in the Water Build America Bonds Fund. An amendment to the 2009 Capital Improvements...
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