Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a water tank painting project with UCL, Inc. for the State Route 710 East Tank Painting Improvements Project; in an amount up to $1,142,277.75; for Division of Water Contract Number 2143.
Work on this project consists of: blasting and coating all interior surfaces of the 710 East Tank, installing ice deflectors and performing overflow modifications to the 710 East and West Tanks, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract, in accordance with the plans 15-125 & CC17243 and specifications set forth in this Invitation For Bid (IFB).
The 710 East and West tanks are located in the “Northland” planning area.
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT: There are currently 37 water tanks in the distribution system maintained by the City of Columbus, Division of Water. To keep these tanks in optimal condition, different tank interiors or exteriors need to be recoated each year. The State Route 710 East tank interior needs to be recoated at this time. The tank will be industrial blasted to bare metal and recoated.
3.0 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened two bids on February 17, 2016 from UCL - $1,142,277.75 and American Suncraft Construction - $1,806,356.75.
3.1 PRE-QUALIFICATION STATUS: UCL, Inc. and all proposed subcontractors have met code requirements with respect to pre-qualification, pursuant to relevant sections of Columbus City Code Chapter 329.
UCL’s bid was deemed the lowest, best, most responsive and responsible bid in the amount of $1,142,277.75. Their Contract Compliance Number is 31-1697362 (expires 10/31/16, 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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