Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Ulliman Schutte Construction, LLC for the SWWTP Thickening Improvements and Additional Renovations. The work consists of: new polymer storage tanks, polymer blending units, new polymer feed tanks, and new polymer feed pumps for the Thickening and Dewatering Centrifuge Systems. The project also consists of a fuel oil UST removal, spill control modifications at the gasoline fueling station and Sludge Pit Area floor hatch modifications; and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract in accordance with the plans and specifications set forth in the Bid Submittal Documents.
2. PROJECT TIMELINE: Contract work is required to be substantially completed within 466 days from the date that a Notice To Proceed (NTP) is given by the City and final completion within 494 days from the date that a Notice To Proceed (NTP) is given by the City.
3. Procurement Information: The Division advertised for competitive bid proposals on the City of Columbus's Vendor Services website and in the City Bulletin in accordance with the provisions of Section 329.09 of Columbus City Codes. The Division of Sewerage and Drainage opened the responding bids on 11/20/ 2103 from the following companies:
Name C.C. No. /Exp. Date City/State Status
Kenmore Construction Company, Inc. | 34-0802152 | 07/29/15 | Akron, Ohio | MAJ
Kokosing Construction Co., Inc. | 31-1023518| 02/14/ 14 | Columbus, Ohio | MAJ
Ulliman Schutte Construction, LLC | 31-1582279 | 08/26/15 | Miamisburg, Ohio | MAJ
4. The bid was reviewed and ranked utilizing the Bid Tab and Quality Factor Form evaluation process. After careful consideration, the committee recommended that Ulliman Schutte Construction, LLC be award the construction contract for the SWWTP Thickening Improvements and Additional Renovations Project.
5. The Engineer's construction cost estimate was totaled: $2,717,378.00
6. The Award is recommended to the lowest Responsive, Responsible, and Best Bidder.
7. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE NO.: 31-1582279 | MAJ | Expires 08/26/2015
This company is not debarred or prohibited from being awarded a contract according to the Auditor of State unresolved findings for recovery certified search.
8. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: Emergency designation is not requested.
9. FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes the expenditure of up to $2,908,000.00 in funds from the Sanitary Sewer General Obligation Bond Fund, Fund 664.
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To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Ulliman Schutte Construction, LLC for the SWWTP Thickening Improvements and Additional Renovations and an expenditure of up to $2,908,000.00 in funds from the Sanitary Sewer General Obligation Bond Fund. ($2,908,000.00)
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WHEREAS, the Division advertised for competitive bid proposals on the City of Columbus's Vendor Services website and in the City Bulletin in accordance with the provisions of Section 329.09 of Columbus City Codes for the SWWTP Thickening Improvements and Additional Renovations Project; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Sewerage and Drainage engineering personnel have determined it necessary to enter into a construction contract with the Ulliman Schutte Construction, LLC for the SWWTP Thickening Improvements and Additional Renovations Project; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary for City Council to authorize expenditure of funds from the Sanitary Sewer General Obligation Bond Fund, Fund 664; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, Department of Public Utilities is requesting that this Council authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract Ulliman Schutte Construction, LLC for the SWWTP Thickening Improvements and Additional Renovations Project, at the earliest practical date; 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 enter into a construction contract with the Ulliman Schutte Construction, LLC, 9111 Springboro Pike, Miamisburg, Ohio 45342, for the SWWTP Thickening Improvements and Additional Renovations Project in accordance with the terms and conditions as shown on the contract on file in the office of the Division of Sewerage and Drainage.
SECTION 2. That the Director of Public Utilities be and hereby is authorized to expend up to $2,908,000.00 in the following manner:
Div. 60-05| Fund 664 | 650359-100000 | SWWTP Thickening Improvements and Additional Renovations | Object Level Three 6630 | 650359 | $2,908,000.00
SECTION 3. That said construction company Ulliman Schutte Construction, LLC, shall perform the work to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Utilities and the Administrator of the Division of Sewerage and Drainage.
SECTION 4. That the City Auditor is hereby authorized to transfer the unencumbered balance in a 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.
SECTION 5. That the funds necessary to carry out the purpose of this ordinance are hereby deemed appropriated, and the City Auditor shall establish such accounting codes as necessary.
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.