Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with the Sunesis Construction Company for the Upper Scioto West Shaft Improvements project, 650499-100000, the work for which consists of the repair of 14 access shafts to the Upper Scioto West Interceptor Sewer and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract, in accordance with the drawings, technical specifications, and City of Columbus Construction and Material Specifications as set forth in this Invitation For Bid (IFB).
This project has been approved for below market-rate loan financing through the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency’s Water Pollution Control Loan Fund (WPCLF) which is administered by the Ohio Water Development Authority (OWDA). Ordinance 2241-2015, passed October 19, 2015, authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a WPCLF Loan for the project. The project’s assigned WPCLF Number is CS390274-0250. The loan award is expected on May 25, 2017, an OWDA Loan Account number will be assigned.
2. PROJECT TIMELINE: The work under this contract shall be completed in a manner acceptable to the City within 270 calendar days after the date of the Notice to Proceed.
3. PROCUREMENT INFORMATION: The Division advertised for competitive bids for the subject project on the City's Vendor Services website, the City's Bulletin in accordance with the overall provisions of Section 329 of Columbus’s City Codes, and the Bid Express website. The Division of Sewerage and Drainage received two (2) bids on March 17, 2017 from the following companies:
4. Name C.C. No Vendor # Exp. Date City/State Status
Sunesis Construction Company 31-1323837 019623 4/18/2019 West Chester, Ohio MAJ
The Righter Company 31-0889208 004433 2/18/2018 Columbus, Ohio MAJ
These bids were reviewed and ranked utilizing the Bid Tab and Quality Factor Form pro...
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