Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement with Korda/Nemeth Engineering, Inc., for professional engineering services for Marion Road Area Neighborhood Project No. 2. This project will mitigate poor drainage along Berkely Road, Fairwood Avenue and near Champion Avenue.
2. ENGINEERING CONTRACT AWARD: Korda/Nemeth Engineering, Inc. was selected in accordance with the procedures set forth in Columbus City Code, Section 329.14, "Awarding professional service contracts through Requests for Proposals". Three Requests for Proposals (RFP's) were received and opened on February 24, 2012 from firms having the experience necessary to complete the project: Korda/Nemeth Engineering, Inc., ms consultants and Hockaden.
Upon review of the technical proposals, the bidders were ranked using criteria specified in City Code, and more specifically: proposal quality, competence to perform required work, project schedule, and local workforce. Based upon these criteria, Korda/Nemeth Engineering, Inc. was selected as the highest-ranked bidder and chosen for this project. Their Contract Compliance Number is 31-0922991, expires 07/06/13, majority.
3. FISCAL IMPACT: This legislation includes a transfer within the Storm Recovery Zone Super Build America Bonds Fund to provide sufficient funding for the project, as well as an amendment to the 2012 Capital Improvements Budget to provide sufficient budget authority.
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To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement for professional engineering services with Korda/Nemeth Engineering, Inc.; for the Marion Road Area Neighborhood Project No. 2 for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; to authorize the transfer of $35,695.00 within the Storm Sewer Bond Fund; to amend the 2012 Capital Improvements Budget and to authorize the expenditure of $105,695.00 within the Storm Sewer Bond ($105,695.00).
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