Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with the Righter Company for the BWARI (Big Walnut Augmentation / Rickenbacker Interceptor) Biofilter project, CIP 650490-100002. The work for this project consists of modifications and rehabilitation of the BWARI Biofilters, S/M-8 (Shaft/Manhole), S/M-9, S/M-10, S/M-11, S/M-12, the BBX (BWARI Diversion Structure) facilities; electrical, instrumentation, and communication upgrades to the BWARI Biofilters, BBX, Remote Monitoring Sites #1, Remote Monitoring Sites #2, Remote Monitoring Sites #3, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract, in accordance with the plans and specifications set forth in this Invitation For Bid (IFB).
2. Project Timeline: The construction phase of this project is anticipated to be 485 days, with an expected start date in 2016, with an anticipated completion date by October 2017.
3. Procurement Information: In accordance with the procedures set forth in the overall provisions of Columbus City Code, Section 329, invitation for Bids were received April 6, 2016 for the BWARI Biofilter Project. Three (3) competitive bids were received and opened at the Department of Public Utilities Offices at the 910 Dublin Road facility. The following bidders submitted bids:
Name CCCN Exp. Date City/State Status
The Righter Company 31-0889208 02/18/18 Columbus, OH MAJ
Kenmore Construction 34-0802152 08/14/16 Akron, OH MAJ
Adam Robinson Enterprises 62-1169481 04/04/18 Dayton, OH MAJ
The selection process used the Bid Tab and Quality Factor Form evaluation process and was awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible and best bidder. Therefore based on the submitted bids and the evaluation process, the bid was awarded to The Righter Company.
4. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: An emergency designation is not requested at this time.
5. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE No.: 31-0889208 | MAJ | 02/18/2018
6. ECONOMIC IMPACT: The main benefit of the project will be reduced odors from the BWOAS (Big Walnut Outfall Augmentation Sewer) and BWARI sewers through providing a sewer ventilation/odor treatment bio-filtration system. Ventilation will reduce odors and also mitigate corrosion of the concrete sewers and structures.
7. FISCAL IMPACT: This legislation authorizes the appropriation and expenditure of $3,606,900.00 from the Ohio EPA Water Pollution Control Loan Fund (WPCLF); authorizes the creation of sufficient budget authority for this ordinance; and amends the 2016 Capital Improvements Budget.
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To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with the Righter Company for the Big Walnut Augmentation/Rickenbacker Interceptor (BWARI) Biofilter project; to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of $3,606,900.00 from the Ohio EPA Water Pollution Control Loan Fund; and to amend the 2016 Capital Improvements Budget for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage. ($3,606,900.00).
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WHEREAS, the Department of Public Utilities utilized the overall provisions of Columbus City Code, Section 329, for bids that were received April 6, 2016 for the BWARI Biofilter Project.; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Sewerage and Drainage received three competitive bids which were reviewed and determined that the bid be awarded to the Righter Company; and
WHEREAS, the work for this project consists of modifications and rehabilitation of the BWARI Biofilters; and
WHEREAS, the Ohio Water Development Authority (OWDA) is scheduled to approve an Ohio EPA WPCLF loan agreement with the City of Columbus on May 26th , 2016, in the amount of $3,606,900.00 to provide financing for the above listed project with eligible costs including the construction contract and contingency; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the appropriation and expenditure of the proceeds from the aforementioned loan; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the 2016 Capital Improvements Budget for purposes of creating and providing sufficient budget authority for the aforementioned expenditures; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, Department of Public Utilities, to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with the Righter Company for the BWARI Biofilter project at the earliest practical date; Now, Therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of Public Utilities is authorized to enter into a construction contract with the Righter Company, Inc., 2424 Harrison Rd., Columbus, Ohio 43204 for BWARI (Big Walnut Augmentation/Rickenbacker Interceptor) Biofilter project in accordance with the terms and conditions as shown on the contract on file in the office of the Division of Sewerage and Drainage.
SECTION 2. That from the unappropriated monies and from all monies estimated to come into said fund from any and all sources and unappropriated for any other purpose during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2016, the sum of $3,606,900.00 is appropriated in Fund 6111, OWDA Loan Fund, per the account codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 3. That the appropriation and expenditure of $3,606,900.00 or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized in Fund 6111 the OWDA loans Fund per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 4. That the 2016 Capital Improvements Budget is hereby amended as follows:
Fund | Project Number | Project Name | Current | Revised | Change
6109 | P650034-100006 | Blacklick Creek Section 6, Parts B,C | $16,026,000 | $15,419,100 | (-$606,900)
6109 | P650490-100002 | BWARI Biofilter | $3,000,000 | $3,606,900 | (+$606,900)
SECTION 5. That the said company, the Righter Company, shall perform the work to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Utilities and the Administrator of the Division of Sewerage and Drainage.
SECTION 6. That the City Auditor is hereby authorized to transfer any unencumbered balance in the project account to the unallocated balance within the same fund upon receipt of certification by the Director of the Department administering said project that the project has been completed and the monies are no longer required for said project; except that no transfer shall be made from a project by monies from more than one source.
SECTION 7. That the City Auditor is authorized to establish proper project accounting numbers as appropriate.
SECTION 8. That the City Auditor is authorized to make any accounting changes to revise the funding source for all contracts or contract modifications associated with this ordinance.
SECTION 9. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.