Explanation
The Department of Public Utilities entered into a contract with Decker Construction Company for the Utility Cut and Restoration Project. Various types of utility excavations are performed within the City of Columbus' right-of-way by the Department of Public Utilities.
The restoration work typically involves repair of existing pavement, curbs, and sidewalks in a manner conforming to the City of Columbus, 2013 Construction and Material Specifications (CMSC). The Department routinely utilizes this restoration work to a contractor that is equipped and trained to make these repairs. Typical types of restoration work involves the installation of wheelchair ramps, asphalt repair involving thermal bond heat weld repairs, asphalt milling machines capable of full width milling, and the delivery of flow-able controlled density fill using volumetric mixer trucks.
This contract was the result of a Director's bid received on March 21, 2012. Decker Construction Company was the only bid received and met all requirements of the specifications. The original contract was for a period of one year with the option to renew on a year to year basis for three (3) years. The Department requests authority to modify the original contract to enter into a third year by funding $1,930,000.00 combined from the Division of Water, Division of Power and Division of Sewerage and Drainage.
Emergency Legislation: To ensure that the contract is established to coincide with the prime construction season and to ensure that scheduled maintenance is not interrupted, the Department of Public Utilities is requesting City Council to handled this legislation in an emergency manner.
Contract Compliance: 31-0983557, expires December 9, 2015
Decker Construction Company does not hold MBE/FBE status.
1. Amount of additional funds: The amount of additional funds needed for this contract is $1,930,000.00. The original contract was established for $1,136,997.50. The total cost of the...
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