BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement with Korda/Nemeth Engineering, Inc. for professional engineering services for the Rathbone Avenue Stormwater System Improvements. The purpose of this project is to address and mitigate roadway and yard flooding on Rathbone Avenue (west of High Street) . The work will include the production of all design documents, drawings, specifications and contract documents required to construct the proposed stormwater and roadway improvements. This work shall also include design services during construction. Separate plans for stormwater improvements and roadway improvements will be prepared.
The project is a joint project with the Department of Public Service. Funding for the roadway work will be provided by the Depatment of Public Service.
ENGINEERING CONTRACT AWARD: Korda/Nemeth Engineering, Inc. was selected in accordance with the procedures set forth in Columbus City Code, Section 329.14, "Awarding professional service contracts through Requests for Proposals (RFPs)". The RFPs were sent to Korda/Nemeth Engineering, Inc., EMHT, American Structure Point, DLZ, Ribway, Resource International, Prime Engineering, Pomeroy & Assoc., Dynotec, and Stone Environmental.
Upon review of the proposals, the bidders were ranked using criteria specified in the city code, and more specifically: Proposal Quality, Competence to Perform, Project Schedule, and Local Workforce. Based upon these criteria, Korda/Nemeth Engineering, Inc. was selected for this project. Their Contract Compliance Number is 31-0922991, expires 7/17/2015, MAJ.
FISCAL IMPACT: This legislation includes $306,187.00 for mitigating stormwater issues in the Rathbone Avenue area as directed by the Project Engineer, which will be paid from the Storm Sewer Bonds Fund and the Streets and Highways General Obligation Bonds Fund.
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To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement for profes...
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