Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement with Pomeroy & Associates, Ltd., for professional engineering services for the Fountain Square Stormwater System Improvements Project. This project involves the study, design and construction of stormwater improvements along the Morse Road service road in front of Fountain Square and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) entrance. The project will mitigate poor drainage within this area. It is anticipated that green infrastructure will be involved in the project.
2. ENGINEERING CONTRACT AWARD: Pomeroy & Associates, Ltd. 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, Pomeroy & Associates, Ltd. was chosen for this project. Their Contract Compliance Number is 61-1352158, expires 10/05/2013, majority.
3. FISCAL IMPACT: This legislation includes a transfer within the Storm Recovery Zone Super Build America 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.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement for professional engineering services with Pomeroy & Associates, Ltd.; for the Fountain Sq...
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