City of Columbus - File #: 2881-2015

• File #: 2881-2015
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 11/9/2015
• In control: Public Utilities Committee
• On agenda: 12/14/2015
• Final action: 12/16/2015
• Title: To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a construction contract with Danbert, Inc. for the Fenway Road Area Water Line Improvements Project in the amount of $2,231,834.90; 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 $381,880.63; to authorize the appropriation and transfer of $2,231,834.90 from the Water System Reserve Fund to the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund; to authorize an expenditure up to $2,231,834.90 from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund; and to authorize a transfer and expenditure up to $381,880.63 from the Water Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund; for the Division of Water. ($2,613,715.53)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
12/16/2015	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
12/15/2015	1	MAYOR	Signed
12/14/2015	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Approved
12/14/2015	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
12/14/2015	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
12/7/2015	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 contract with Danbert, Inc. in the amount of $2,231,834.90; to encumber funds with the Department of Public Service, Design and Construction Division for inspection, material testing, and related services in the amount of $381,880.63; for the Fenway Road Area Water Line Improvements Project; Division of Water Contract Number 1184.

The purpose of this project is to construct necessary improvements to the water distribution system in the Fenway Road area. This project consists of installing approximately 3,600 linear feet of 6-inch water main and appurtenances and 5,800 linear feet of 8-inch water main and appurtenances, 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 "Clintonville" and encompasses portions of 6 streets including: Fenway Road, Broad Meadows Boulevard, Highfield Drive, Sunnyside Lane, Fenway Court, and Milton Avenue.

2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT: The goal of this project is to replace or rehabilitate the existing 6-inch and 8-inch water lines that have a high break frequency. Replacement of these water lines will improve water service, decrease burden on water maintenance operations, and reduce water loss. The Neighborhood Liaison(s) will be contacted and informed of this project during the design phase. Further community outreach may result through the Neighborhood Liaison Program.

3.0 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened nine bids on November 4, 2015 from Danbert - $2,231,834.90; Elite Excavating Co. of Ohio - $2,292,920.60. Shelly & Sands - $2,293,102.30; Conie Construction - $2,467,168.52; Fields Excavating - $2,726,325.70; Beheler Excavating - $2...