Explanation
1. BACKGROUND:
A. Need. This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to execute a construction contract with Miles-McClellan Construction Co., for the Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant Support Facilities project for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage. This legislation is also needed to authorize the appropriation, transfer and expenditure of $10,744,413.00 from the Sewer System Reserve Fund 654 to the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund (WPCLF) 666.
The proposed contract with Miles-McClellan Construction Co., is for Contract S77, Support Facilities at the Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant (SWWTP) and is the first phase of project construction. This contract Work consists of the demolition and removal of existing facilities (1 building); renovation, construction, and repurposing of existing facilities (4 buildings); and construction of additional facilities (1 building); all to provide adequate maintenance and operations support and asset management of the upgraded treatment plant. This work includes material hazard abatement, as well as site, architectural, structural, mechanical, and electrical work.
Procurement Information: The Division advertised the Request for Proposals (RFP's) for the subject services in the City Bulletin in accordance with the provisions of Sections of Section 329.14 of the Columbus City Codes. The contract was advertised in the City Bulletin, and bids were received on August 12, 2009, as follows:
1. Miles-McClellan Construction Co. | 31-0987415 | MBE | $10,744,413.00
2. Elford, Inc. | 31-4371060 | MAJ | $10,780,100.00
3. Kokosing Construction Co., Inc. | 31-1023518 | MAJ | $11,556,350.00
4. Kenmore Construction Co., Inc. | 34-0802152 | MAJ | $11,657,366.00
5. PAE & Associates, Inc. | 31-1365501 | MAJ | $11,899,050.00
6. Dugan and Meyers Construction Co. | 31-0621784 | MAJ | $12,075,000.00
7. Messer Construction Co. | 31-0740877 | MAJ | $12,080,750....
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