Legislation Details

File #: 1661-2026    Version: 1
Type: Ordinance Status: Second Reading
File created: 5/27/2026 In control: Public Utilities & Sustainability Committee
On agenda: 6/29/2026 Final action:
Title: To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Proline Electric Inc. for the SCADA Radio Improvements project; to authorize an amendment to the 2025 Capital Improvement Budget; to appropriate funds within the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund; to make this ordinance contingent upon City Council approval to accept a loan from the Ohio Water Development Authority for this project and upon the Ohio Water Development Authority approving a loan for this project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $9,650,742.50 from the Water - Fresh Water Market Rate Fund to pay for the project; and to authorize the transfer and expenditure of up to $2,000.00 from the Water Bond Fund to pay for prevailing wage services. ($9,652,742.50)
Attachments: 1. ORD 1661-2026 Proline Sec of State, 2. ORD 1661-2026 Utilization form 2A-1, 3. ORD 1661-2026 Accounting Template
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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