City of Columbus - File #: 1977-2015

• File #: 1977-2015
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 7/10/2015
• In control: Public Utilities Committee
• On agenda: 7/27/2015
• Final action: 7/30/2015
• Title: To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with John Eramo & Sons, Inc. for the Barthman Parsons Blueprint Green Infrastructure Pilot Project Phase II; to authorize the appropriation and transfer of funds from the Sanitary Sewer Reserve Fund to the Sanitary Sewer General Obligation (G.O.) Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of $1,760,330.00 from the Sanitary Sewer General Obligation (G.O.) Bond Fund; and declare an emergency. ($1,760,330.00)

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 John Eramo & Sons, Inc. for the Barthman Parsons Blueprint Green Infrastructure Pilot Project Phase II, CIP 650405-100101. The work for this project consists of constructing four Bio-retention basins and associated storm water piping systems, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract, in accordance with the plans CC-17001 and specifications.

2. PROJECT TIMELINE: The contract work is required to be completed in a manner acceptable to the City within 120 days from the date that a Notice To Proceed (NTP) is given by the City. The work under this contract shall be completed in a manner acceptable to the City within 120 calendar days after the date of the Notice to Proceed. And other special completion milestones apply; namely that plantings for the bio-retention areas may not begin until after September 1, 2015.

3. PROCUREMENT INFORMATION: The Department of Public Utilities advertised for competitive bids for the Barthman Parsons Blueprint Green Infrastructure Pilot Project Phase II in the City Bulletin in accordance with the overall provisions of Section 329 of Columbus City Codes. On July 1st, 2015, two (2) firms submitted detailed proposal for this project to the Director of Public Utilities. The following companies submitted detailed bid proposals:

Name C.C. No./Exp. Date City/State Status
John Eramo & Sons, Inc. 31-0724866 12/16/2015 Hilliard, OH MAJ
McDaniel’s Construction 31-1145406 11/30/2015 Columbus, OH MAJ

The bid was evaluated using the bid tab and quality factor forms and it was determined that the John Eramo & Sons, Inc. was the lowest responsive, responsible, and best bid.

This company is not debarred according to the Federal Excluded Parties Listing or the State Auditor's Findings for Recovery Database.

4. Contract Compliance No.: 31-0724866| MAJ | Exp. 12/16/2015
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