City of Columbus - File #: 1997-2007

• File #: 1997-2007
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 11/19/2007
• In control: Utilities Committee
• On agenda: 12/10/2007
• Final action: 12/13/2007
• Title: To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a construction contract with Fields Excavating, Inc. in the amount of $1,225,326.14 for the Case and Lehner Roads Water Main Replacement Project; to provide for payment of inspection, material testing and related services to the Transportation Division in the amount of $302,836.50; for the Division of Power and Water (Water); to authorize the transfer of funds and an expenditure of $1,528,162.64 within the Water Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($1,528,162.64)

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	Auditor Reviewer	Contingent
11/27/2007	1	CITY AUDITOR	Reviewed and Approved
11/27/2007	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
11/27/2007	1	CITY ATTORNEY	Reviewed and Approved
11/27/2007	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent to Clerk's Office for Council
11/26/2007	1	EBOCO Reviewer	Sent for Approval
11/26/2007	1	ODI DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
11/26/2007	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
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	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
11/20/2007	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
11/20/2007	1	Utilities Reviewer	Sent for Approval
11/20/2007	1	UTILITIES DIRECTOR	Reviewed and Approved
11/20/2007	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
11/19/2007	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
11/19/2007	1	Utilities Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
11/19/2007	1	Utilities Reviewer	Reviewed and Approved
11/19/2007	1	Utilities Drafter	Sent for Approval
11/19/2007	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 $1,225,326.14; to encumber funds with the Transportation Division for inspection, testing and prevailing wage coordination services in the amount of $302,836.50, for a grand legislative total of $1,528,162.64; in connection with the Case and Lehner Roads Water Main Replacement Project.

2. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened eight bids on November 14, 2007. Bids were received from: Fields Excavating, Inc. - $1,225,326.14; Nickolas Savko & Sons - $1,290,719.87; John Eramo & Sons - $1,500,855.58; George J. Igel & Co. - $1,543,519.08; Shelly & Sands - $1,558,044.50; Tata Excavating - $1,600,110.17; Columbus Asphalt Paving - $1,817,202.80; and Complete General Construction Co. - $2,024,228.10.

The lowest and best bid was from Fields Excavating, Inc. in the amount of $1,225,326.14. Their Contract Compliance Number is 31-1451322 (expires 1/8/09, Majority). Additional information regarding each bidder, description of work, contract time frame and detailed amounts can be found on the attached Legislation Information Form.

This project is within the limits of a Clinton Township project. The Clinton Township project will construct storm sewers and resurface the road over the water main. It is requested that this Ordinance be handled in an emergency manner as the water main portion by the City of Columbus must be completed as soon as possible to avoid delays in completion of the total project. The City's portion of the project must be completed prior to the township's project commencement date of May 2008.

3. FISCAL IMPACT: This legislation includes a transfer of funds within the Water Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund and an amendment to the 2007 Capital Improvements Budget.


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