Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with The Righter Co. in the amount of $124,800.00, for the Indianola Avenue Facility Floor Drain and Meter Lift for Test Bench Project, Division of Water Contract Number 2084.
This contract consists of installing a floor trench drain and bridge crane in the water meter test bench work area. This project will occur in the Division of Water facility located at 3568 Indianola Avenue in the “Clintonville” community planning area.
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT: The goal of this project is to resolve the indoor drainage issues near the water meter test bench area and provide a safer, more efficient way of transporting water meters to and from the test bench. If the drainage issues are not resolved, the current working environment will pose a safety threat to its employees. Damage could be incurred to the building or nearby equipment, resulting in additional costs to the City to make the repairs.
3.1. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened two bids on January 28, 2015 from: The Righter Co. - $124,800.00 and McDaniel’s Construction - $126,500.00.
3.2 PRE-QUALIFICATION STATUS: The Righter Co. and all proposed subcontractors have met code requirements with respect to pre-qualification, pursuant to relevant sections of Columbus City Code Chapter 329.
The lowest, best, most responsive, responsible bid was from The Righter Co. in the amount of $124,800.00. Their Contract Compliance Number is 31-0889208 (expires 11/13/16, Majority). Additional information regarding both bidders, description of work, contract time frame and detailed amounts can be found on the attached Information form.
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