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File #: 0378-2014    Version: 1
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 2/7/2014 In control: Public Utilities Committee
On agenda: 3/24/2014 Final action: 3/26/2014
Title: To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a three-year Construction Administration / Construction Inspection services agreement with DLZ Ohio, Inc.; to authorize a transfer and expenditure of up to $775,000.00 within the Water Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund; for the Division of Water; and to authorize an amendment to the 2013 Capital Improvements Budget. ($775,000.00)
Attachments: 1. ORD 0378-2014 Information, 2. ORD 0378-2014 Sub ID, 3. ORD 0378-2014 Eastfield map, 4. ORD 0378-2014 Chase map
Explanation

1. BACKGROUND:
This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a three-year Construction Administration / Construction Inspection services agreement with DLZ Ohio, Inc. The Department of Public Utilities's project management personnel have reviewed proposals from several local firms and is requesting City Council to authorize the award of an agreement with each of the three highest ranking firms.

Work to be performed by the firm includes, but is not limited to, construction inspection, coordinating with the contractor regarding contract documents, inquiries relevant to the project, schedule timelines and review costs associated with change orders.

2. MULTI-YEAR CONTRACT:
This is a three-year agreement for fiscal years 2014 - 2016 and the Department anticipates requesting additional modifications to this agreement via legislation duly authorized by City Council.

This ordinance will authorize the expenditure of up to $775,000.00 for the following Division of Water projects:

· General Construction
· Chase Road Area Water Line Improvements
· Eastfield Drive Area Water Line Improvements

3. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT: The goal of these projects is to replace water lines that have a high break frequency. The new lines constructed under these projects should eliminate the pattern of frequent water line breaks and will decrease burden on water maintenance operations. The Neighborhood Liaison(s) will be contacted and informed of these projects during the construction phase. Further community outreach may result through the Neighborhood Liaison Program.

4. FISCAL IMPACT: A transfer of funds within the Water Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund and an amendment to the 2013 Capital Improvements Budget will be necessary.

5. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE INFO: 31-1268980 | MBR | Expires 2/19/15

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