Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Kenmore Construction Company, Inc., for the Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant, Corrosion Prevention and Protective Coating Systems, Phase 3 - Contract S83 Project.
Work included in this contract consists of surface preparation and painting of process piping and equipment, pipe demolition, pipe insulation, repair of leaky concrete expansion joints and cracks, minor asbestos removal, replacement of corroded telephone and electrical panels and other miscellaneous work for the designated areas of the Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant. All work shall be performed in accordance with the provisions, specifications and drawings. This is the third and final corrosion prevention construction contract to be performed under this project.
2. Project Timeline: Contract work is required to be substantially completed within 250 days from the date that a Notice To Proceed (NTP) is given by the City and final completion within 280 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 July 30, 2014 from the following companies:
4. Name C.C. No. / Exp. Date City/State Status
Kenmore Construction Company, Inc. | 34-0802152 | 08/14/2016 | Akron, Ohio | MAJ
The Righter Company | 31-0889208 | 01/07/15 | Columbus, Ohio | MAJ
The bids were reviewed and ranked utilizing the Bid Tab and Quality Factor Form evaluation process. After reviewing the bids and QFF form, it was determined that Kenmore Construction Company, Inc. as the lowest. responsive, responsible and best bidder to be award the construction contract for the Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant, Corrosion Prevention and Protective Coating Systems, Phase 3- Contract S83 Project.
5. The Engineer's construction cost estimate was totaled: $3,516,000.00
6. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE NO.: 34-0802152 | MAJ | Expires 08/14/2016
This company is not debarred or prohibited from being awarded a contract according to the Auditor of State unresolved findings for recovery certified search.
7. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: Emergency designation is not requested.
8. FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes the transfer within of $153,300.00 and an expenditure of up to $2,676,300.00 in funds from the Sanitary Sewer General Obligation Bond Fund, Fund 664 and an amendment to the 2014 Capital Improvements Budget.
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To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Kenmore Construction Company, Inc., for the Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant, Corrosion Prevention and Protective Coating Systems Project, Phase 3; to transfer $153,300.00; to expend up to $2,676,300.00 in funds from the Sanitary Sewer General Obligation Bond Fund; and to amend the 2014 Capital Improvements Budget. ($2,676,300.00)
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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 Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant, Corrosion Prevention and Protective Coating Systems Project, Phase 3, Contract S83; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Sewerage and Drainage engineering personnel have determined it necessary to enter into a construction contract with the Kenmore Construction Company, Inc., for the Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant, Corrosion Prevention and Protective Coating Systems Project, Phase 3, Contract S83; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary for City Council to authorize the transfer of $153,300.00 and the expenditure of up to $2,676,300.00 in funds from the Sanitary Sewer General Obligation Bond Fund, Fund 664; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the 2014 Capital Improvements Budget for purposes of providing sufficient budget authority for the project expenditure; 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 with Kenmore Construction Company, Inc., for the Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant, Corrosion Prevention and Protective Coating Systems Project, Phase 3, Contract S83, 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 Kenmore Construction Company, Inc., 808 Frank Road, Columbus, Ohio 43223, for the Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant, Corrosion Prevention and Protective Coating Systems Project, Phase 3, Contract S83 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 City Auditor is hereby authorized to transfer $153,300.00 within the Department of Public Utilities, Division of Sewerage and Drainage | Dept. /Div. No. 60-05 | Sewerage and Drainage Sanitary Sewer General Obligation Bond Fund | Fund 664 | Object Level Three 6630, as follows:
From:
Project No. | Project Name | OCA Code | Change
650709-100000 | Mound St e/o I71 Sewer Separation | 664709 | -$153,300.00
To:
Project No. | Project Name | OCA Code | Change
650368-100003 | SWWTP Corr. Prev. & Prot. Coating Sys S83 | 643683 | +$153,300.00
SECTION 3. That the Director of Public Utilities be and hereby is authorized to expend up to $2,676,300.00 in the following manner:
Div. 60-05| Fund 664 | Object Level Three 6630 | 643683 | 650368-100003 | SWWTP Corr. Prev. & Prot. Coating Sys S83 | $2,676,300.00
SECTION 4. That the 2014 Capital Improvements Budget Ordinance No. 0683-2014 is hereby amended as follows, to provide sufficient budget authority for the Capital Improvement Projects listed herein:
Proj. No. | Proj. Name | Current Authority | Revised Authority | (Change)
650709-100000 | Mound St e/o I71 Sewer Separation | $0 | $240,358 | +$240,358 (cancellation)
Increase Authority to Match Cash from Cancellation - Only using $153,300
664 | 650709-100000 | Mound St e/o I71 Sewer Separation | $240,358 | $87,058 | (-$153,300)
664 | 650368-100003 | SWWTP Corr. Prev. & Prot. Coating Sys S83 | $2,523,000 | $2,676,300 | (+$153,300)
SECTION 5. That said construction company, Kenmore Construction Company, 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 6. 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 7. 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 8. 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 9. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.