Explanation
August 16, 2005 05-060-606
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a professional services contract for Morse/Hamilton Booster Station, Contract No. 1062, C.I.P. No. 690480 in conjunction with the 2005 Capital Improvement Program for the Division of Water. In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 329.11, of the Columbus City Codes 1959, Request For Statement of Qualifications for ten (10) projects were received and reviewed from thirty-nine (39) engineering firms. The following three (3) firms were selected as finalists for this project and they submitted technical proposals by the June 18, 2004 deadline:
Woolpert, LLP
BBS Corporation
URS Corporation
The proposals were judged on their technical merits by a point system. Based on the evaluations of the Selection Committee, Woolpert, LLP was selected. The Division of Water does not have sufficient personnel to prepare the plans and specifications to complete this project in a timely manner. It is necessary to obtain the services of a consulting engineer so that the plans and specifications can be developed to facilitate the construction of this component of the Capital Improvement Program. The professional services authorized by this legislation are for the design portion of this project. A contract modification with Woolpert, LLP will be requested for construction administration required during the construction phase of this project.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE NUMBER: 31-0529493
FISCAL IMPACT: The 2005 C.I.B. is being amended and funds are being transferred to provide the funding for this project.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into contract with Woolpert, LLP for the engineering design of the Morse/Hamilton Booster Station for the Division of Water, to amend the 2005 C.I.B., to authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds within the Waterworks Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund, and to aut...
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