Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Finance and Management Director to modify a contract on behalf of the Office of Construction Management with DLZ Ohio, Inc. for professional services for the planned Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and petroleum infrastructure for the City of Columbus on 5115 Krieger Court. This CNG station will have a design similar to the recently completed CNG station at 2333 Morse Road, but will also dispense diesel and unleaded fuel necessary for various city operations.
DLZ Ohio, Inc. will provide site assessments, construction documents, and construction administration for this new fueling station at 5115 Krieger Court. Provisions for this modification were already approved in the original legislation Ordinance No. 1733-2012 passed by City Council July 19, 2012. It is practical and cost effective for coordination and continuity to modify this contract with DLZ Ohio, Inc.
Emergency action is requested so that the necessary professional services may be accomplished without delay, to better serve the needs of the city and to create operational efficiencies.
DLZ Ohio, Inc., Contract Compliance No. 31-1268980, expiration date February 19, 2015.
Fiscal Impact: The cost of this contract is $683,862.45. Funding is available in the Fleet Management Bond Fund.
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To authorize the Finance and Management Director, on behalf of the Office of Construction Management, to modify the contract with DLZ Ohio, Inc. for professional services for the Compressed Natural Gas infrastructure located at 5115 Krieger Court; to authorize the expenditure of $683,862.45 from the Fleet Management Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($683,862.45)
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WHEREAS, the Finance and Management Department, Office of Construction Management, desires to modify a contract with DLZ Ohio, Inc. for the design of compressed natural gas infrastructure at 5115 Krieger Court; and
WHEREAS, an emergency exists in the usual daily operation of t...
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