City of Columbus - File #: 1729-2015

• File #: 1729-2015
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 6/22/2015
• In control: Public Utilities Committee
• On agenda: 7/27/2015
• Final action: 7/30/2015
• Title: To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a construction contract with Conie Construction Co. for the North Ohio Avenue Water Line Improvements Project in the amount of $335,006.10; to provide for payment of inspection, material testing and related services to the Department of Public Service, Design and Construction Division in the amount of $45,000.00; to authorize the appropriation and transfer of $380,006.10 from the Water System Reserve Fund to the Water Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund; to authorize an expenditure up to $380,006.10 within the Water Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund; for the Division of Water; and to declare an emergency. ($380,006.10)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
7/30/2015	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
7/29/2015	1	MAYOR	Signed
7/27/2015	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
7/27/2015	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass

Explanation

1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Conie Construction Co. in the amount of $335,006.10; to encumber funds with the Department of Public Service, Design and Construction Division for inspection, material testing, and related services in the amount of $45,000.00; for the North Ohio Avenue Water Line Improvements Project; Division of Water Contract Number 2102.

The purpose of this project is to construct necessary improvements to the water distribution system in the North Ohio Avenue area. This project consists of installing approximately 1,100 linear feet of 8-inch water line, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract in accordance with the plans and specifications set forth in the Bid Submittal Documents.

The planning area for this project is "Near East" and includes North Ohio Avenue north of E. Long Street and south of Mt. Vernon Avenue.

2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT: The goal of this project is to replace the existing 6-inch water line with an 8-inch water line. This replacement is needed to improve water flow in the area including improving water service to the new Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority project. The Neighborhood Liaison(s) will be contacted and informed of this project. Further community outreach may result through the Neighborhood Liaison Program.

3.1 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened two bids on June 17, 2015 from Conie Construction Co. - $335,006.10 and Darby Creek Excavating - $381,876.00.

Conie Construction Co.'s bid was deemed the lowest, best, most responsive and responsible bid in the amount of $335,006.10. Their Contract Compliance Number is 31-0800904 (expires 10/22/16, Majority). Additional information regarding both bidders, description of work, contract time frame ...