Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an engineering agreement with DLZ Ohio, Inc. for $2,042,434.54 for the study of existing sewer infrastructure including CCTV; for the preparation of an engineering master plan report outlining recommended improvements for the East Franklinton and portions of the West Franklinton areas; to produce a set of detailed design drawings for portions of the Franklinton East area to include sewer rehabilitation or replacement as needed, inflow & infiltration removal, green infrastructure and drainage improvements as needed (via contract mod); and to prepare detailed design drawings for the Scioto Peninsula area on an if-authorized basis. This is a joint project between the Department of Public Utilities and Department of Public Service.
Project will provide needed evaluation of utility infrastructure in the East Franklinton neighborhood. Recommended improvements will be aimed at facilitating redevelopment of Columbus' oldest neighborhood and meeting the City's Combined Sewer Overflow consent order obligations to the Ohio EPA.
2. PROJECT TIMELINE: This project will produce a master infrastructure study by November 2014. Detailed design services will begin in 2014 via a planned contract modification.
3. PROCUREMENT: DLZ was selected in accordance with the procedures set forth in Columbus City Code, Section 329.14. DLZ was of three firms to submit a bid. Upon review using criteria based on the proposal quality, experience of the team’s personnel, experience of the prime contractor, and local workforce, DLZ was awarded the contract.
Name C.C. No. /Exp. Date City/State Status
DLZ 31-1268980 / 2-18-15 Worthington OH MBE
M S Consultants 34-6546916 / 4-5-14 Columbus OH MAJ
EMHT 31-0685594 / 8-2-15 Columbus, OH ACT
4. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: An emergency designation is requested at this time so that design servic...
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