City of Columbus - File #: 1846-2007

• File #: 1846-2007
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 11/1/2007
• In control: Public Service & Transportation Committee
• On agenda: 12/10/2007
• Final action: 12/13/2007
• Title: To authorize the Director of Public Service to modify and increase the contract with Barr and Prevost for the North High Street project; to authorize the expenditure of $23,084.00 from the 1995, 1999, 2004 Voted Street and Highway Fund for the Transportation Division; and to declare an emergency. ($23,084.00)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
12/13/2007	1	ACTING CITY CLERK	Attest
12/12/2007	1	MAYOR	Signed
12/10/2007	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
12/10/2007	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
11/27/2007	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
11/27/2007	1	Service Reviewer	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
11/26/2007	1	EBOCO Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
11/26/2007	1	ODI DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
11/26/2007	1	SERVICE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
11/21/2007	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
11/21/2007	1	Finance Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
11/21/2007	1	FINANCE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
11/21/2007	1	SERVICE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
11/21/2007	1	Auditor Reviewer	Contingent
11/21/2007	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
11/21/2007	1	Service Reviewer	Sent for Approval
11/20/2007	1	SERVICE DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
11/16/2007	1	Service Drafter	Sent for Approval
11/16/2007	1	Service Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved

Explanation

Background: This legislation authorizes a modification to the design contract with Barr and Prevost for the North High Street (Flint Road to the County Line) project. This project is being designed to widen High Street between Flint Road and the Delaware County line by adding one lane in each direction. This project includes sidewalks, curb ramps, drainage improvements and signals.

The contract modification is necessary to revise the plans to meet new EPA regulations and to change the sidewalk on the east side of High Street to a multi-use trail as requested by the Department of Recreation and Parks.

This modification is an addition to the original scope of services but is a continuation of the existing work being performed and it would not be practical to contract with a different consultant. Barr and Prevost CC #31-1347309 (expiring 6/30/09) , was selected in 1996 in accordance with Chapter 329 for professional service contracts. New hourly rates were negotiated for this modification because the current contract is 11 years old. The overhead rate and percentage of profit from the original contract were used because they are still valid.

The original contract amount authorized by ordinance 2088-96 was $209,840.00. The total of all prior modifications is $94,817.00. The total of this Modification is $23,084.00. The contract amount, including all modifications is $327,741.00.

Emergency action is requested to enable immediate modification of the design contract in order to complete the design and stay on schedule for construction and thereby preserve the safety and welfare of the public.

Fiscal Impact: Funds in the amount of $23,084.00 are available due to cancellations of completed projects in the 1995, 1999, 2004 Voted Street and Highway Funds for the Transportation Division. The Recreation and Parks Department will be invoiced internally to reimburse the Transportation Division for $7,910.00 for their portion of the project.
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