Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Gudenkauf Corporation for the Fiber Optic Cable Project to SWWTP, (Contract # SCP 04SO), CIP 650260-103005. This project will run a 288 strand fiber optic cable from the Communications Tower at the Parsons Avenue Water Treatment Plant to the Administration Building at the Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant. From the Administration Building, a 24 strand fiber optic cable will be installed to the Division of Power substation located at the Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant. An additional 288 strand fiber optic cable will be installed between the Administration Building at the Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant and the Administration Building at the Southwesterly Composting Facility.
2. PROJECT TIMELINE: Contract work is required to be completed in a manner acceptable to the City within 180 days from the date that a Notice To Proceed (NTP) is given by the City.
3. PROCUREMENT INFORMATION: The Division advertised for competitive bids for the subject services on the City’s Vendor Services website and in the City Bulletin in accordance with the overall provisions of Section 329 of the Columbus City Code. The Division of Sewerage and Drainage received one (1) bid on April 27th, 2016 from the following company:
Name Vendor # CCCN Exp. Date Status City/State____
Gudenkauf Corp. 004454 31-0908234 01/30/2017 MAJ Columbus, OH
The bid was reviewed using the Bid Tab and QFF evaluation process. It was determined that Gudenkauf Corp met the criteria for the project requirements and was the lowest responsive, responsible, and best bid.
4. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: An emergency designation is not requested at this time
5. CONTRACT COMPIANCE NO: 31-0908234 | MAJ | 01/30/2017
6. ECONOMIC IMPACT: This project will connect the substation, the Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant, and the Sout...
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