Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Proline Electric Inc., for the SCADA Radio Improvements project, CIP 690522-100002 in an amount up to $9,650,742.50; 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 $9,652,742.50.
The goal of this project is to replace existing water SCADA System that communicates to the valves, booster stations, & Towers, within the water distribution system. Replacing the communication network will prepare for future use & security in central Ohio. The project will replace aging radio communications, replace the analog system with a modern digital network, and improve the Backup Control Center structure.
The Community Planning Area is 99 - Citywide.
TIMELINE: All work shall be complete within 180 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. The City anticipates issuing a Notice to Proceed in Aug 2026.
ESTIMATED COST OF PROJECT:
The bid amount and proposed award amount is $9,650,742.50, including a 15% 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 $ 9,650,742.50
Future Anticipated Needs $ 0.00
CONTRACT TOTAL $ 9,650,742.50
DPS Prevailing Wage Administration $ 2,000.00
$ 9,652,742.50
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT
The goal of this project is to replace existing water SCADA System that communicates to the valves, booster stations, & Towers, within the water distribution system. Replacing the communication network will prepare for futu...
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