Explanation
1.0 BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Smith Roofing & Sheet Metal LLC for the Watershed Misc. Imp’s - Watershed Management Roof Replacement Project; in an amount up to $176,766.50; for Division of Water Contract Number 2148.
This project will install a new roof on the Watershed Management Office at 7600 S. Sunbury Road, Westerville, Ohio. Work consists of demolition and installation of a new standing seam metal roof, including gutters, downspouts, and lightning protection, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract in accordance with the plans and specifications set forth in the Invitation for bid (IFB).
The Community Planning Area is “N/A” since the Watershed Management Office is located outside the City of Columbus planning area.
2.0 ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT: The current roof is not properly installed and is at risk of leaking and causing operational problems in the Watershed Management Office (WMO). The WMO staff is responsible for water quality protection and operations and maintenance of the city reservoirs and surrounding city parks and city-owned property. Watershed Protection Specialists protect city property and preserve water quality. A high quality water supply source provides Columbus area residents with excellent drinking water at a reasonable cost. No public input or community outreach was sought for development of this project.
3.0 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Department utilized a formal competitive process to advertise and bid this job pursuant to Columbus City Code 329. The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened three bids in Bid Express on June 1, 2016 from: Smith Roofing & Sheet Metal - $176,766.50 (originally $253,086.50; see Section 4.0 below); K & W Roofing - $179,789.85; and Phinney Industrial Roofing - $233,358.00 (up...
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