City of Columbus - File #: 1803-2007

• File #: 1803-2007
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 10/26/2007
• In control: Utilities Committee
• On agenda: 12/3/2007
• Final action: 12/5/2007
• Title: To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a construction contract with Fields Excavating, Inc.; to provide for payment of inspection, material testing and related services to the Transportation Division for the Midland/Eakin Stormwater System Improvements; for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; to authorize the transfer and expenditure of $2,489,247.72 within the Storm Sewer Bond Fund; and to authorize an amendment to the 2007 Capital Improvements Budget;. ($2,489,247.72)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
12/5/2007	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
12/4/2007	1	MAYOR	Signed
12/3/2007	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
12/3/2007	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
11/26/2007	1	Columbus City Council	Read for the First Time
11/12/2007	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
11/9/2007	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
11/9/2007	1	Auditor Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
11/9/2007	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
11/9/2007	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
11/9/2007	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
11/8/2007	1	ODI DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
11/7/2007	1	EBOCO Reviewer	Sent for Approval
11/6/2007	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
11/6/2007	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
11/2/2007	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
11/1/2007	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
10/30/2007	1	Utilities Reviewer	Sent for Approval
10/30/2007	1	UTILITIES DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
10/30/2007	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
10/29/2007	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
10/29/2007	1	Utilities Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
10/26/2007	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
10/26/2007	1	Utilities Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved

Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Fields Excavating, Inc., in the amount of $2,162,747.72; to encumber funds with the Transportation Division for inspection, testing, and prevailing wage coordination services in the amount of $326,500.00; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer a total of $2,489,247.72 within the Storm Sewer Bond Fund; and to amend the 2007 Capital Improvements Budget; all in connection with the Midland/Eakin Stormwater System Improvements Project.

2. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened 9 bids on October 3, 2007. These bids were received from: Fields Excavating, Inc., $2,162,747.72; Nickolas Savko & Sons, Inc., $2,254,251.84; Elite Excavating, $2,272,256.40; Shelly & Sands, $2,302,053.60; Trucco Construction, $2,470,372.20; George J. Igel & Company, Inc., $2,579,535.90; Tata Excavating, Inc., $2,621,511.90; Complete General Construction Co., $2,801,466.00; and Columbus Asphalt Paving, Inc., $2,914,111.80.

Fields Excavating, Inc. is the lowest, responsible, responsive bidder. Additional information regarding each bidder, description of work, contract timeframe and detailed amounts can be found on the attached Legislation Information Form.

Contract Compliance Info.: 31-1451322, expires 01/08/2009, Majority

3. FISCAL IMPACT: This legislation includes a transfer of funds within the Storm Sewer Bonds Fund and an amendment to the 2007 Capital Improvements budget to allow sufficient cash and authority in the proper account for this project.

Title

To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a construction contract with Fields Excavating, Inc.; to provide for payment of inspection, material testing and related services to the Transportation Division for the Midland/Eakin Stormwater System Improvements; for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; to authorize the transfer and ...