Explanation
1.0 BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Complete General Construction for the Dublin Road 30-Inch Water Main in an amount up to $14,456,962.23; to encumber funds with the Department of Public Service for prevailing wage services in an amount up to $2,000.00; for Capital Improvements Project No. 690502-100000, Division of Water Contract Number 2234.
Work consists of installation of approximately 11,700 lineal feet of new 30-inch diameter water transmission main, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract, in accordance with the drawings, technical specifications, special provisions, and City of Columbus Construction and Material Specifications as set forth in this Invitation For Bid (IFB).
The Community Planning Area is “1 - Hayden Run”
2.0 ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT: The goal of this project is to improve water transmission and water storage tank turnover in the northwest part of the distribution system. The Neighborhood Liaison(s) will be contacted and informed of this project. Further community outreach may result through the Neighborhood Liaison Program. The project has been in coordination with the City of Hilliard, City of Dublin and Franklin County as portions of the project impact their jurisdictions.
3.0 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened two (2) bids on October 26, 2022:
1. Complete General Construction $14,456,962.23
2. Elite Excavating Co. of Ohio, Inc. $17,890,033.65
Complete General’s bid was deemed the lowest, best, most responsive and responsible bid in the amount of $14,456,962.23. Their Contract Compliance Number is 31-4366382 (expires 6/8/23, Majority) and their D...
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