Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into construction contract with Shelly & Sands, Inc. for the Morse / Dominion Integrated Solutions project, CIP 650870-100003. The work for this project consists of the construction of 53 bio-retention facilities along Morse Rd., Jeffrey Pl., Royal Forest Blvd., Beechwold Blvd., Wetmore Rd., Beaumont Rd., Garden Rd., Weisheimer Rd. and Dominion Blvd. as well as a regional water quality basin along Indianola Ave. near its intersection with Royal Forest Blvd. 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 CS390274-0228. Upon the loan award, which is expected on July 27, 2017, an OWDA Loan Account number will be assigned.
2. Project Timeline: All work shall be completed within 550 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed.
3. Procurement Information: The Department of Public Utilities advertised for bids pursuant to the requirements of city code section 329 for the Morse / Dominion Integrated Solutions project and received two bids. These bids were opened, and evaluated using the bid tab and Quality Factor Form (QFF) process. It was determined that Shelly & Sands, Inc. best meet the needs of the Department of Public Utilities.
The Division of Sewerage and Drainage received two (2) bids on May 31, 2017.
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