Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Fields Excavating, Inc., via the City’s Invitation For Bid Process for the Bluefield Drive Area Water Line Improvements, CIP No. 690236-100129, in an amount up to $7,039,259.81, 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 $7,041,259.81.
Work consists of replacing approximately 11,200 linear feet of 6-inch, 8-inch, and 12-inch water mains, as well as the replacement of privately owned lead and galvanized water service lines, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract, in accordance with the drawings, technical specifications, special provisions, and City of Columbus Construction and Material specifications set forth in the Invitation For Bid (IFB).
The primary streets include Bluefield Drive, Huntington Drive, Weirton Drive, Fairwood Avenue, Lockbourne Road, Jessamine Place, Rockwell Road, South 6th Street, and South 8th Street.
The Columbus Communities are “South Side (63), and Far South (64).”
TIMELINE:
Work is anticipated to be completed within 550 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. The City anticipates issuing a Notice to Proceed in September 2025. Work will continue until the project is completed and accepted by the City.
ESTIMATED COST OF PROJECT:
The bid amount and proposed award amount is $7,039,259.81, including a 10% construction contingency amount that will be utilized to fund needed and approved changes in the work. No contract modifications are anticipated at this time; however, construction exigency might later compel modification of this contract, if unforeseen difficulties are encountered.
Cost summary:
Original Contract $ 7,039,259.81
Future Anticipated Needs $ 0.00
CONTRACT TOTAL $ 7,039,259.81
Prevailing Wage Administration $...
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