Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with U.S. Utility Contractor Company, in the amount of $125,000.00 for Emergency Overhead Electric Restoration for the Division of Power.
The Director of Public Utilities Office advertised and solicited competitive bids in accordance with Section 329.06 (Solicitation SA004707). Two bids were received and publicly opened by the Director of Public Utilities on January 9, 2013, as follows:
U. S. Utility Contractor Company (MAJ) - $95,602.17
Thayer Power and Communication Line Construction Co., LLC (MAJ) - $102,274.57
These figures are based on the estimated quantities for each item and the unit price submitted by each company. The lowest, responsive and best bid was submitted by U. S. Utility Contractor Company. Since the contract is on an as-needed basis, it is recommended to award up to $125,000.00 at this time from the 2013 Electricity Operating Budget with an anticipated modification to increase funding in 2014, if necessary, and upon approval of Columbus City Council.
The work under this contract will consist of furnishing all labor, material, equipment and energy as required to perform emergency overhead electrical restoration work to the City's satisfaction. Items not specifically detailed in the specifications shall be covered by the best construction practices. The specifications described in the bidding process require restoration to the Division of Power overhead electric transmission, distribution and street lighting systems. Restoration shall be made as directed by the Distribution Manager or his representative on an emergency basis at various locations within the Columbus Transmission, Distribution and Street Lighting Systems
The U. S. Utility Contractor Company's contract Compliance Number is 341606689, expires 05/31/14. This company is (MAJ) status.
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