Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Clearcreek Coatings, LTD. via the City’s Invitation For Bid Process for the 710 East Tank Painting Improvements project, C.I.P Number 690477-100022, in an amount up to $1,612,938.50, and to encumber funds with the Department of Public Service for prevailing wage services in an amount up to $2,000.00, for a total expenditure of $1,614,938.50.
There are 38 water tanks in the water distribution system and 26 of them are maintained by the City of Columbus, Division of Water. To keep these tanks in optimal condition, each year tank interiors and/or exteriors are identified to be recoated. Regular maintenance inspections determined the 710 East Tank needs to be blasted and recoated at this time. This project provides painting and other improvements for the maintenance of a two-million-gallon capacity fluted column steel elevated water storage tank. These improvements will keep this tank in optimal condition and prolong its service life. The interior wet ceiling and spots of the interior dry area coating systems also need to be blasted and recoated. The project will also include various safety improvements such as fall protection tie-off lugs on the roof and a rooftop handrail opening safety gate.
The Community Planning Area is 35 - Northland.
TIMELINE:
Contract work is required to be completed in a manner acceptable to the City within 180 days from the date that a Notice To Proceed is given by the City. The City anticipates issuing a Notice To Proceed on or about May 2026. The contract will continue until all work is completed and accepted by the City.
ESTIMATED COST OF CONSTRUCTION:
The bid amount and proposed award amount is $1,612,938.50 including a 10% construction contingency that will be utilized to fund needed and approved changes in the work. No contract modifications are anticipated at this time; however, construction ...
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