Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with the Complete General Construction Company in the amount of $2,381,203.00 for the 2016 General Construction Contract, CIP 650745-100008. The work consists of miscellaneous sanitary and storm sewer structural repairs and installations and emergency work as directed by the Division of Sewerage and Drainage as may be necessary to complete the contract in accordance with the plans and specifications.
2. PROJECT TIMELINE: Contract work is required to be completed in a manner acceptable to the City within 365 days from the date that a Notice To Proceed (NTP) is issued by the City. Due to the nature of the contract, the completion date may be extended as funds remain.
3. PROCUREMENT INFORMATION: In accordance with the procedures set forth in Columbus City Code, Chapter 329, bids were received and opened on October 19, 2016 at the Department of Public Utilities, 910 Dublin Road facility. Four (4) competitive bids were received and are listed below:
Name C.C. No Expires Vendor # City/State Status
George J. Igel & Company 31-4214570 02/03/2017 006024 Columbus, OH MAJ
John Eramo & Sons 31-0724866 10/20/2017 004251 Hilliard, OH MAJ
The Righter Company Inc. 31-0889208 02/18/2018 004433 Columbus, OH MAJ
Complete General Const. 31-4366382 09/14/2017 006056 Columbus, OH MAJ
The Engineer's construction cost estimate was $2,910,736.00
Complete General Construction Company was selected based on the Bid Tabulation and Quality Factor Form review.
4. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE NO.: 31-4366382 | Exp. 9/14/2017 | MAJ | Vendor#: 006056
5. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: An emergency designation is not requested for this legislation.
6. ECONOMIC IMPACT: This project was initiated to respond to emergency needs and miscellaneous sanitary and storm sewer structural repairs and installations as directed by the Division of Sewerage and Drainage.
7. FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes the expenditure of up to $2,381,203.00 from the Sanitary Sewer General Obligation Bond Fund (G.O.), Fund 6109.
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To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Complete General Construction Company for the 2016 General Construction Project for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,381,203.00 from the Sanitary Sewer General Obligation Bond Fund. ($2,381,203.00)
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WHEREAS, the Division of Sewerage and Drainage has determined a need for various sanitary and storm sewer structural repairs and installations and emergency work; and
WHEREAS, four (4) competitive bids were received and opened at the Department of Public Utilities, 910 Dublin Road facility in accordance with the procedures set forth in Columbus City Code, Chapter 329; where upon it was determined that Complete General Construction Company submitted the lowest, best, and most responsive bid; and
WHEREAS, the work consists of miscellaneous sanitary and storm sewer structural repairs and installations and emergency work as directed by the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the expenditure of up to $2,381,203.00 from the Sanitary Sewer G.O. Bond Fund, Fund 6109; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Utilities, Division of Sewerage and Drainage, to authorize the Director to enter into a construction contract with Complete General Construction Company for the 2016 General Construction 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 hereby authorized to enter into a construction contract with Complete General Construction Company, 1221 East Fifth Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43219, for the 2016 General Construction Project in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract on file with the Division of Sewerage and Drainage.
SECTION 2. That the Director is hereby authorized to expend up to $2,381,203.00 or as much thereof as may be needed, be and the same is hereby authorized from the Sanitary Sewer General Obligation Bond Fund, Fund 6109 per the account codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 3. That the said construction firm, Complete General Construction 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 5. That the funds necessary to carry out the purpose of this Ordinance are hereby deemed appropriated, and the City Auditor shall establish such accounting codes as necessary.
SECTION 6. That the City Auditor is hereby authorized and directed 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 no longer required for said project; except that no transfer shall be made from a project account 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.