Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with the United Survey, Inc. for the Blueprint Linden Lining Project. The work for this project consists of the rehabilitation of approximately 55,590 LF of 8- thru 24-inch sewers utilizing the Cured-in-Place Pipe (CIPP) process, manhole rehabilitation, 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: The estimated completion date is within 365 calendar days after the effective date of the Notice to Proceed has been issued.
3. PROCUREMENT INFORMATION: The Division advertised for competitive bids submission for the subject services on the City's Vendor Services website and in the City Bulletin in accordance with the provisions of Section 329.09 of the Columbus City Code. The Division of Sewerage and Drainage received six (6) bids on April 9, 2014 from the following companies:
Name CCCN Exp. Date Status City/State
United Survey, Inc. 34-0894532 02/20/2015 MAJ Cleveland, Ohio
Insituform 13-3032158 13-3032158 MAJ Chesterfield, MO
Layne Inliner, LLC 01-0684682 02/06/2016 MAJ Orleans, IN
Inland Waters Pollution Control 38-2024780 01/23/2015 MAJ Detroit, MI
Terra Contracting 46-1430657 10/09/2015 MAJ Romulus, MI
4. These bids were reviewed and ranked utilizing the Bid Tab and Quality Factor Form process. After reviewing the bids and the QFF form, it was determined that United Survey, Inc. was the lowest responsive, responsible, and best bid. The Engineer's Estimate was $3,242,726.08.
5. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: An emergency designation is not requested at this time
6. CONTRACT COMPIANCE NO: 34-0894532 | MAJ | 02/20/2015
7. ECONOMIC IMPACT: The project will rehabilitate existing sanitary sewers within the Linden Area reducing inflow and infiltration to the City's sanitary system. Project will mitigate sanitary sewer overflows to basements and waterways.
8. FISCAL IMPACT: This legislation authorizes the expenditure of $3,048,006.50 plus $1,000.00 for administration of Prevailing Wages (to be paid from Operating 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 the United Survey, Inc. for the Blueprint Linden Lining Project; to expend up to $3,048,006.50 from the Sanitary Sewer General Obligation Bond Fund for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage. ($3,048,006.50)
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WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with United Survey, Inc. for the Blueprint Linden Lining Project; and
WHEREAS, the work for this project consists of the rehabilitation of approximately 55,590 LF of 8- thru 24-inch sewers utilizing the Cured-in-Place Pipe (CIPP) process, manhole rehabilitation; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the expenditure of up to $3,048,006.50 in funds from the Sanitary Sewer General Obligation Bond Fund, Fund 664, for purposes of providing sufficient funding for the aforementioned project; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary for City Council to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with United Survey, Inc. for the Blueprint Linden Lining Project at the earliest practical date for the preservation of the public health and safety; 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 United Survey, Inc., 25145 Broadway Ave., Cleveland, Ohio 44146, for the Blueprint Linden Lining 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 $3,048,006.50 from the Sanitary Sewer General Obligation Bond Fund for the Clintonville Lining Project | Fund 664 | Div. 60-05 | 650874-100001 | 648741 | Obj. Lvl Three 6630.
SECTION 3. That the said firm, United Survey, Inc., 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 are 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.