Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Burch Hydro, Inc. for the Hap Cremean Water Plant (HCWP) Lagoon No. 2 Sludge Removal 2016 Project; in an amount up to $1,291,704.71; for Division of Water Contract Number 2153.
This project consists of removing sludge from Lagoon No. 2 at the HCWP, 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 planning area for this project is “N/A” since HCWP serves multiple planning areas.
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT: The removal of sludge from Lagoon No. 2 will provide additional storage for emergency situations due to loss of pumping capabilities and for maintenance shutdown of the pumping equipment. Additional storage space will allow decantation of the sludge and significantly increase the useful life of the lagoon. This work is being performed at a secure facility and no public outreach was performed as part of this project.
3.0 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened one bid on June 15, 2016 from Burch Hydro, Inc. in the amount of $1,291,704.71.
3.1 PRE-QUALIFICATION STATUS: Burch Hydro, Inc. and all proposed subcontractors have met code requirements with respect to pre-qualification, pursuant to relevant sections of Columbus City Code Chapter 329.
Burch Hydro’s bid was deemed the lowest, best, most responsive and responsible bid in the amount of $1,291,704.71. Their Contract Compliance Number is 31-0978934 (expires 9/2/17, Majority) and their DAX Vendor Account No. is 004545. Additional information regarding this bidder, description of work, contract time frame and detailed amount can be found on the attached Information form.
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