Explanation
1. BACKGROUND:
A. Need. This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to execute a construction contract with Insituform Technologies, Inc., for the Olentangy Main Trunk Sewer Rehabilitation Project for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage. This legislation is also needed to authorize the appropriation, transfer and expenditure of $2,833,499.68 from the Sanitary Sewer Reserve Fund 654 to the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund (WPCLF) 666.
The project consists of all labor and materials for the rehabilitation of 2,915 feet of 78-inch diameter sanitary sewer utilizing Cured-in-Place Pipe (CIPP). The work includes cleaning, video inspection, bypass pumping, maintenance of traffic, and other associated work. This work also includes the cleaning of three (3) 200-foot- long 42-inch siphon pipes, two (2) 226-foot-long 42-inch siphon pipes, and one (1) 226-foot-long 48-inch siphon pipe. In addition to the work on the pipe, the work includes reconstruction of manholes/structures, as necessary for CIPP lining, site restoration, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract in accordance with the plans (CC-15616) and specifications.
Procurement Information: The Division formally advertised for competitive bid proposals on the City Vendor Services web site and in the City Bulletin, and bids were opened on October 7, 2009, as follows:
Insituform Technologies, Inc. 13-3032158 | MAJ | $2,833,499.68
Reynolds Inliner, Inc. 01-0684682 | MAJ | $3,021,148.90
Spiniello Companies 95-4698835 | MAJ | $3,299,824.00
Kokosing Construction 31-1023518 | MAJ | $4,179,588.05
The Engineer's construction cost estimate was $3,715,882.50.
Based on the Bid Tab and Quality Factor Form evaluation process, it was determined that Insituform Technologies, Inc. was the Lowest Best Responsive bidder.
Award is recommended to the lowest Responsive and Responsible and Best Bidder.
B. Contract Compliance No.: Insituf...
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