Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement with American Structurepoint, Inc., for professional engineering services for the Lehnert Farms/Bolton Field Stormwater System Improvements Project. Green infrastructure will be incorporated the existing right of way to assist in the mitigation poor drainage within this area.
2. ENGINEERING CONTRACT AWARD: American Structurepoint, Inc. was selected in accordance with the procedures set forth in Columbus City Code, Section 329.14, "Awarding professional service contracts through Requests for Proposals". Twelve Requests for Cost Proposals (RFP's) were received and opened on November 4, 2011 from firms having the experience necessary to complete the project: Stantec Consulting Services, Inc., American Structure Point, Pomeroy & Associates, EMH&T, Korda/Nemeth, HDR, Strand, Dynotec, ME Companies, DLZ, CT Consultants and Moody/Nolan.
Upon review of the technical proposals, the bidders were ranked using criteria specified in City Code, and more specifically: proposal quality, competence to perform required work, project schedule, and local workforce. Based upon these criteria, American Structurepoint, Inc. was chosen for this project. Their Contract Compliance Number is 35-1127317, expires 11/18/2013, majority.
3. FISCAL IMPACT: This legislation includes a transfer within the Storm Sewer Bonds Fund to provide sufficient funding for the project, as well as an amendment to the 2012 Capital Improvements Budget to provide sufficient budget authority.
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To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement for professional engineering services with American Structurepoint, Inc.; for the Lehnert Farms/Bolton Field Stormwater System Improvements Project for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; to authorize the transfer of $241,666.70 within the Storm Sewer Bond Fund; to amend the 2012 Capital Improvements Budget an...
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