Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Bale Contracting, Inc. for the Main Line Valve Replacements - Part III Project in the amount of $2,076,320.40. This contract provides for the labor, material and equipment for the replacement of approximately 300 main line valves at various locations within the City of Columbus and repairs to street surfaces, curbs, sidewalks, and grassy areas damaged in the process.
2. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened three bids on October 31, 2007. Bids were received from: Bale Contracting, Inc. - $2,076,320.40; Storts Excavation - $2,197,140.00; and Tata Excavating, Inc. - $2,511,096.50.
The lowest and best bid was from Bale Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $2,076,320.40. Their Contract Compliance Number is 31-0996994 (expires 7/29/08, Majority). Additional information regarding all bidders, description of work, contract time frame and detailed amounts can be found on the attached Legislation Information Form.
3. FISCAL IMPACT: There is sufficient funding within the Water Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund.
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To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a construction contract with Bale Contracting, Inc. for the Main Line Valve Replacements - Part III Project; for the Division of Power and Water (Water); and to authorize the expenditure of $2,076,320.40 from the Water Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund. ($2,076,320.40)
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WHEREAS, three bids for the Main Line Valve Replacements - Part III Project were received and publicly opened in the offices of the Director of Public Utilities on October 31, 2007; and
WHEREAS, the lowest and best bid was from Bale Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $2,076,320.40; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation of the Division of Power and Water, Department of Public Utilities, to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract for the Main Line Valve Replacements - Part III Project, for the preservation of the public health, peace, property and safety; now therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of Public Utilities be and hereby is authorized to award and execute a construction contract for the Main Line Valve Replacements - Part III Project with the lowest and best bidder Bale Contracting, Inc., 1247 Stimmel Road, Columbus, OH, 43223; in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract on file in the Office of the Division of Power and Water; and to pay up to a maximum amount of $2,076,320.40.
SECTION 2. That said company shall conduct the work to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Utilities and the Administrator of the Division of Power and Water.
SECTION 3. That for the purpose of paying the cost of the contract, the following expenditure, or as much thereof as may be needed is hereby authorized as follows: Division of Power and Water (Water), Dept./Div. No. 60-09, Water Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund, Fund No. 606, Project 690395, OCA Code 606395, Object Level One 06, Object Level Three 6629, Amount $2,076,320.40.
SECTION 4. That the City Auditor is hereby authorized and directed to transfer any unencumbered balance in the project account to the unallocated balance within the same fund upon receipt of certification by the Director of the Department administering said project that the project has been completed and the monies no longer required for said project; except that no transfer shall be made from a project account by monies from more than one source.
SECTION 5. That the City Auditor is authorized to establish proper project accounting numbers as appropriate.
SECTION 6. That the City Auditor is authorized to make any accounting changes to revise the funding source for all contracts or contract modifications associated with this Ordinance.
SECTION 7. That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.