Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement with URS Corporation - Ohio for professional engineering services for the Parsons Avenue Water Plant (PAWP) Concept Plan Update, in an amount up to $897,906.69, for Division of Water Contract No. 2060.
This project will update the current PAWP Concept Plan document, and evaluate activities within the general vicinity of the PAWP Wellfield. In addition to the Concept Plan Update, this project will also include evaluation of the proposed wellfield expansion site in Pickaway County, locating potential new well sites in Franklin County, and examining the benefits and risks of using the City’s current wells versus becoming a surface water plant.
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT: This project is necessary to prepare for anticipated raw water demand for the Parsons Avenue Water Plant. The PAWP is an essential and integral component in the Columbus area water supply and treatment infrastructure. Adequate supply of water is essential to economic growth and development. Public informational meetings may be required as a part of this project, but will depend on the results and recommendations of the initial Planning Phase. Regulatory agencies will be notified of the proposed work as appropriate.
3. 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." The evaluation criteria for this contract included: 1. proposal quality, 2. qualifications and experience, 3. past performance, 4. ability to perform expeditiously, and 5. local workforce.
A Proposal was received on December 13, 2013 from URS Corporation - Ohio.
An evaluation committee reviewed the proposal ...
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