Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Kokosing Industrial, Inc. for the Hap Cremean Water Plant (HCWP) Lime Slaker Replacement Project; in an amount up to $2,466,175.00; for Division of Water Contract Number 1134.
Work on this project consists of the following:
a. Demolition of the existing lime slaking systems, appurtenances, valves, lime chutes, curbs, and water supply lines to the lime slakers.
b. Installation of lime slaking systems, appurtenances, valves, lime chutes, curbs, and water supply lines.
c. Installation of level gauges on the lime slaking and soda ash systems.
d. Miscellaneous painting and rehabilitation work.
e. Other such work necessary to complete the contract in accordance with the specifications set forth in the advertisement.
The equipment is located at the Hap Cremean Water Plant, “04 - Rocky Fork-Blacklick” planning area.
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT:
The current lime slaking systems have reached their useful life and need to be replaced. The HCWP is an essential and integral component in the Columbus area water supply and treatment infrastructure. Adequate safe supply of water is essential to economic growth and development.
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 three bids on March 1, 2017 from:
Kokosing Industrial, Inc. $2,466,175.00
Peterson Construction Co. $2,521,950.00
Righter Co., Inc. $2,709,400.00
3.1 PRE-QUALIFICATION STATUS: Kokosing Industrial, Inc. and all proposed subcontractors have met code requirements with respect to pre-qualification, pursuant to relevant sections of Columbus City Code Chapter 329.
Kokosing Industrial’s bid was deemed the lowest, best, most responsive and responsible bid in the amount of $2,466,175.00. Their Contract Compliance Number is 47-2946608 (expires 3/10/19, Majority) and their DAX Vendor No. is 012309. Additional information regarding all bidders, description of work, contract time frame and detailed amounts can be found on the attached Information form.
Searches in the Excluded Party List System (Federal) and the Findings for Recovery list (State) produced no findings against Kokosing Industrial, Inc.
4. FISCAL IMPACT: There are sufficient funds within the Water G.O. Bonds Fund for this expenditure.
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To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a construction contract with Kokosing Industrial, Inc. for the Hap Cremean Water Plant Lime Slaker Replacement Project; and to authorize an expenditure up to $2,466,175.00 within the Water General Obligations Bonds Fund; for the Division of Water. ($2,466,175.00)
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WHEREAS, three bids for the Hap Cremean Water Plant (HCWP) Lime Slaker Replacement Project were received and publicly opened in the offices of the Director of Public Utilities on March 1, 2017; and
WHEREAS, the lowest, best, most responsive and responsible bid was from Kokosing Industrial, Inc. in the amount of $2,466,175.00; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to execute a contract for the HCWP Lime Slaker Replacement Project with Kokosing Industrial, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize an expenditure of funds within the Water G.O. Bonds Fund, for the Division of Water; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation of the Division of Water, Department of Public Utilities, to authorize the Director to enter into a construction contract for the HCWP Lime Slaker Replacement Project with Kokosing Industrial, Inc. for the preservation of the public health, peace, property and safety; 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 execute a contract for the HCWP Lime Slaker Replacement Project with Kokosing Industrial, Inc., 6235 Westerville Rd., Suite 200, Westerville, OH 43081; in an amount up to $2,466,175.00; in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract on file in the Office of the Division of Water.
SECTION 2. That said contractor shall conduct the work to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Utilities and the Administrator of the Division of Water.
SECTION 3. That the expenditure of $2,466,175.00 or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized in Fund 6006 - Water G.O. Bonds Fund, in Object Class 06, Capital Outlay, per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 4. 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 5. 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 6. That the City Auditor is authorized to establish proper project accounting numbers as appropriate.
SECTION 7. 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 8. That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.