City of Columbus - File #: 0748-2007

• File #: 0748-2007
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 5/2/2007
• In control: Utilities Committee
• On agenda: 6/11/2007
• Final action: 6/13/2007
• Title: To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a construction contract with CB&I Constructors for construction of the Taylor Road 2MG Water Tank Project; to authorize the appropriation, transfer, and expenditure of $4,442,900 from the Water System Reserve Fund to the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $1,000 within the Water Works Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund for prevailing wage coordination services; to authorize an amendment to the 2007 Capital Improvements Budget; for the Division of Power and Water (Water); and to declare an emergency. ($4,443,900)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
6/13/2007	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
6/12/2007	1	MAYOR	Signed
6/11/2007	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
6/11/2007	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
6/1/2007	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
6/1/2007	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
5/31/2007	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
5/31/2007	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
5/31/2007	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
5/22/2007	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
5/22/2007	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
5/22/2007	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
5/22/2007	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
5/21/2007	1	ODI DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
5/21/2007	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
5/18/2007	1	EBOCO Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
5/17/2007	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
5/16/2007	1	UTILITIES DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
5/15/2007	1	Utilities Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
5/15/2007	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
5/15/2007	1	Utilities Reviewer	Sent for Approval
5/14/2007	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
5/14/2007	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
5/14/2007	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
5/14/2007	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
5/2/2007	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
5/2/2007	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval

Explanation

1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with CB&I Constructors; in the amount of $4,442,900; to encumber funds with the Transportation Division for prevailing wage coordination services in the amount of $1,000; for a grand legislative total of $4,443,900; to amend the 2007 Capital Improvements Budget; in connection with the Taylor Road 2MG Water Tank Project.

2. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened primary and alternate bids from two contractors, on February 21, 2007. The bids are listed below:

Bidder Primary Bid Alternate Bid
CB&I Constructors $4,378,000 $4,442,900
Caldwell Tanks $4,592,500 $4,647,500

The Division of Power and Water decided to go with the alternate bid, which is for a higher quality finish coat of paint that has a longer life, from the lowest and best bidder, CB&I Constructors, in the amount of $4,442,900. Their Contract Compliance Number is 36-3046868 (expires 3/1/09, Majority). Additional information regarding both bidders, description of work, contract time frame and detailed amounts can be found on the attached Legislation Information Form.

It is requested that this Ordinance be handled in an emergency manner in order to utilize this years' construction season. This project is critical to reinforcing the water distribution system.

3. FISCAL IMPACT: This Ordinance authorizes the City Auditor to transfer and appropriate funds from the Water System Reserve Fund to the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund in order to fund this proposed expenditure. This transaction is a temporary measure that is required until such time as the Division is able to execute a loan with the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund and reimburse the Water System Reserve Fund. The Division is also requesti...