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, Construction and Material Specifications (CMSC). The Department routinely outsources this restoration work to a contractor that is equipped and trained to make these repairs. Typical types of restoration work that requires outsourcing involve the installation of wheelchair ramps, asphalt repair involving thermalbond heatweld repairs, asphalt milling machines capable of full width milling, and the delivery of flowable 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 a multi-year renewal option. The Department requests authority to modify the original contract to enter into a third year, for a grand total of $1,435,000.00.
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 $1,435,000.00. The original contract was established for $1,136,997.50. The total cost of the original contract and all modifications is $5,421,997.50. The modification represents funding added during the contract period for costs related to the services provided. The need for increased funding is to cover anticipated contract billings during fiscal year 2015.
2. Reason additional needs were not foreseen: The need for additional funds was foreseen, an extension is provided for in...
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