City of Columbus - File #: 0006-2023

• File #: 0006-2023
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 12/14/2022
• In control: Public Utilities Committee
• On agenda: 2/13/2023
• Final action: 2/15/2023
• Title: To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract for the HCWP Hypochlorite Disinfection project with Kenmore Construction Company; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of up to $31,485,850.00 from the Ohio Water Development Loan Fund; to authorize a transfer of funds and appropriation within the Water Bond Fund; to authorize an expenditure of up to $2,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund; to amend the 2022 Capital Improvements Budget, and to declare an emergency. ($31,487,850.00)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
2/15/2023	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
2/14/2023	1	MAYOR	Signed
2/13/2023	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
2/13/2023	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass

Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Kenmore Construction Co. Inc. for the HCWP Hypochlorite Disinfection project in an amount up to $31,485,850.00; 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. 690486-100000, Division of Water.

The purpose of this project is to convert the HCWP disinfection process from chlorine gas to liquid sodium hypochlorite.

The Community Planning Area is 99 - Citywide since the HCWP services several Columbus communities.

TIMELINE & FUTURE RENEWAL(S): All work shall be substantially complete within 1,040 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed, with final completion to occur within 1,100 calendar days. The City anticipates issuing a Notice to Proceed in March 2023.

2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT:
This project will address the current risks associated with a gaseous chlorine based system while providing a safer storage and handling system for plant staff. The potential threat of an accidental or intentional release of chlorine gas will be mitigated with this project

There will be no anticipated public meetings held during this project. The Division of Water will be responsible for coordinating with stakeholders.

3. BID INFORMATION: The Division advertised for competitive bids submission for the subject services on the City's Vendor Services website and in the City Bulletin in accordance with the overall provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Code. The Division of Water received two (2) bids on November 16, 2022 from the following:

1. Kenmore Construction Co. Inc.
2. Kokosing Industrial Inc.

4. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE INFO:
Kenmore Construction Co. Inc.: 34-0802152, expires 11/21/2024, Majority, DAX No. 006456

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