...Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a professional services contract with Burgess & Niple, Inc. for the O’Shaughnessy Dam 9th FERC Independent Consultant Review project, CIP #690251-100002, in an amount up to $301,400.00.
This project will complete an Independent Consultant (IC) Periodic Inspection of O’Shaughnessy Dam per federal dam safety regulatory requirements for hydropower facilities under 18 CFR Part 12D. The consultant will also complete a Security Assessment of O’Shaughnessy Dam, a Determination of the Probable Maximum Flood (PMF) of the facility, and, if needed, additional analysis or design of risk reduction measures based on the results of the Part 12D Inspection. The project is anticipated to consist of three phases: 1) IC Periodic Inspection, 2) PMF Determination, and 3) Detailed Design of identified risk reduction measures (if necessary).
This work will be primarily be performed in Columbus Community Area 99 - Citywide.
TIMELINE & FUTURE RENEWALS
The duration of the initial contract for Phase 1 - IC Periodic Inspection is estimated to be 15 months. Phase 2 (future contact mod) - PMF Determination is expected to have a duration of 18 months. Phase 3 (if needed) - Detailed Analysis and Design and engineering services during construction (future contract mod) is expected to have a duration of 24 months. The estimated end date of the agreement is third quarter 2028.
ESTIMATED COST OF PROJECT
The initial contract amount is $301,400.00. The anticipated spend during the term of the contract if both contract modifications are implemented is shown below.
Cost summary:
Original Contract $301,400.00
Future Modification #1 $800,000.00 (estimated)
Future Modification #2 $100,000.00 (estimated)
CONTRACT TOTAL $1,201,400.00 (estimated)
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGE...
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