Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with The Righter Co., Inc. for the Hap Cremean Water Plant (HCWP) Temporary Security Improvements Project; in an amount up to $197,700.00; for Division of Water Contract Number 2097.
The goal of this project is to improve overall site security and provide better vehicular access control at the Hap Cremean Water Plant. The Division of Water desires to staff the entrance with a security guard, therefore, a concrete slab and guard house will be constructed at the main plant entrance. Additionally, a gate arm to the entrance lane and traffic spikes at the exit gate will be installed.
The Hap Cremean Water Plant is located in the “Rocky Fork/Blacklick” planning area.
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT: This project will assist the City of Columbus in the ongoing efforts to increase security at its largest water treatment plant, which will result in a reliable supply of safe drinking water to its consumers. Public informational meetings are not anticipated for this project. All proposed work will occur within the boundaries of the Hap Cremean Water Plant.
3.0 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened one bid on May 18, 2016 from The Righter Co., Inc. in the amount of $197,700.00.
3.1 PRE-QUALIFICATION STATUS: The Righter Co., Inc. and all proposed subcontractors have met code requirements with respect to pre-qualification, pursuant to relevant sections of Columbus City Code Chapter 329.
Righter’s bid was deemed the lowest, best, most responsive and responsible bid in the amount of $197,700.00. Their Contract Compliance Number is 31-0889208 (expires 2/18/18, Majority) and their DAX Vendor Account No. is 004433. Additional information regarding this bidder, description of work, contract time frame and detailed amount...
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