Explanation
Background:
This ordinance will authorize the Director of Public Service to enter into a guaranteed maximum sum contract with the Columbus Downtown Development Corporation (CDDC) for construction related costs associated with interconnector and waterline improvements in the Scioto Mile project area. These improvements will be incorporated into the Scioto Mile Project and are estimated to cost $1,392,375.00 ($981,396.00 for the waterline work and $410,979.00 for interconnect and other construction related expenses) and to pay for construction inspection costs up to $96,702.00 ($80,031 for the waterline work and $16,671 for interconnect and other construction related expenses).
This waterline and interconnect work were not included in the original funding for this project authorized within Ordinance No. 1746-2007, due to the fact that the scope and cost for this work had not been determined at that time. The work authorized within this ordinance is consistent with the original commitment by the City to CDDC for its participation in the CDDC's Scioto Mile project.
It had previously been determined that it will be beneficial to have the CDDCColumbus Downtown Development Corporation, 150 South Front Street, Suite 210, Columbus, Ohio 43215, perform the administration of this project as it will allow for better coordination with other significant downtown projects including the Main and Rich Street Bridges and the River South projects.
Work includes planning, engineering, design, construction, and related services to continue developing the riverfront.
The contract Compliance Number for the Columbus Downtown Development Corporation is #76-0704655 (expiring 2/28/10).
Emergency action is necessary in order to allow the Columbus Downtown Development Corporation to begin work as soon as possible. Bids for construction of this portion of the project were taken by CDDC on April 16, 2008.
Fiscal Impact: Funding for this project is not budget...
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