City of Columbus - File #: 0524-2015

• File #: 0524-2015
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 2/11/2015
• In control: Public Utilities Committee
• On agenda: 4/20/2015
• Final action: 4/22/2015
• Title: To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction administration and inspection services agreements with Prime AE Group Inc., DLZ Ohio, Inc. and Stantec Consulting Services, Inc.; to authorize a transfer within of $1,062,000.00 and an expenditure of up to $4,662,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewer General Obligation Bond Fund; and to authorize an amendment to the 2015 Capital Improvements Budget. ($4,662,000.00)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
4/22/2015	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
4/21/2015	1	ACTING MAYOR	Signed
4/20/2015	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
4/20/2015	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
3/30/2015	1	Columbus City Council	Read for the First Time

Explanation

1. BACKGROUND:
This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction administration and construction inspection (CA/CI) services contract with Prime AE Group Inc., DLZ Ohio, Inc., and Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. The Department of Public Utilities' project management personnel have reviewed proposals from several local firms, and are requesting City Council to authorize the award of a contract to each of the three highest ranking firms.

2. PROJECT TIMELINE: Work is to be completed within the timeframe established by the individual construction contract.

3. MULTI-YEAR CONTRACT:
This contract establishes fixed direct labor, overhead, and fixed fee rates for the period of 2014-2016. This ordinance will authorize the expenditure of up to $4,662,000.00 for sanitary sewer projects. The Department anticipates requesting additional appropriations to this contract as planned contract modifications duly authorized by City Council. Under the terms of this contract, the City has the right to contract for additional services to fulfill emergency capital improvements related needs subject to the approval of a contract modification by City Council. The rates schedules established within this contract will remain in force throughout the life of the contract.

4. PROCUREMENT INFORMATION: In accordance with the procedures and subsections set forth in the Columbus City, Chapter 329, Awarding Professional Service Contracts through Request for Statements of Qualifications (RSFQ), Statements of Qualifications were received on November 15, 2013 from four (4) companies. These companies were evaluated and ranked. The top three (3) firms were selected for a three year contract. The contact duration covers the years 2014-2016. The top three companies are listed below.

Company Name Contract Compliance # Type Expiration City and State
Prime AE Group, Inc. 26-05466...