Explanation
1.0 BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with The Righter Co., Inc. for the Watershed Miscellaneous Improvements - Hoover Dam Miscellaneous Improvements Project; in an amount up to $547,229.80; for Division of Water Contract Number 2016.
The Hoover Dam, constructed in 1955, provides supply to the Hap Cremean Water Plant, the largest of the three water plants operated by the Division of Water. Due to the age of the dam several systems are in need of rehabilitation and/or improvement. This project will construct the improvements identified by the Independent Consultant Inspection Project (CIP No. 690411-100004). Improvements will consist of drainage modifications to facilities, abandoning existing instrumentation, repairing select steps at Hoover Dam, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract, in accordance with the plans and specifications on file.
Planning Area: “99” since the project is located outside of Columbus City limits.
2.0 ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT: This project will address improvement needs for drainage components associated with Hoover Dam. The Hoover Dam provides water for the City of Columbus Hap Cremean Water Plant, which serves more than 500,000 customers. Management of the City’s reservoirs and dams is crucial for reliability of the water supply, long-term water supply planning, and economic development of the central Ohio area. There will be no public meetings held regarding this project. Hoover Dam is critical infrastructure and the project will be managed accordingly. The Division of Water will be responsible for coordinating with stakeholders.
3.0 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened two bids on June 7, 2017 from: Righter Co. - $547,229.80 and Sunesis Construction - $604,180.65.
3.1 PRE-QUALIFICATION STATUS: Righter Co. has met code requirements with respect to pre-qualification, pursuant to relevant sections of Columbus City Code Chapter 329. There are no proposed subcontractors on this project.
Righter Co.’s bid was deemed the lowest, best, most responsive and responsible bid in the amount of $547,229.80. Their Contract Compliance Number is 31-0889208 (expires 2/18/18, Majority, DAX #004433). 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 The Righter Co., Inc.
4.0 FISCAL IMPACT: A transfer of funds within the Water G.O. Bonds Fund and an amendment to the 2017 Capital Improvements Budget are necessary.
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To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with The Righter Co., Inc. for the Watershed Miscellaneous Improvements - Hoover Dam Miscellaneous Improvements Project; to authorize a transfer and expenditure up to $547,229.80 within the Water General Obligations Bonds Fund; for the Division of Water; and to amend to the 2017 Capital Improvements Budget. ($547,229.80)
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WHEREAS, two bids for the Watershed Miscellaneous Improvements - Hoover Dam Miscellaneous Improvements Project were received and publicly opened in the offices of the Director of Public Utilities on June 7, 2017; and
WHEREAS, the lowest, best, most responsive and responsible bid was from Righter Co. in the amount of $547,229.80; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to award and execute a construction contract for the Watershed Misc. Imp’s - Hoover Dam Misc. Imp’s Project; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize a transfer and expenditure of funds within the Water G.O. Bonds Fund, for the Division of Water; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize an amendment to the 2017 Capital Improvements Budget for purposes of providing sufficient funding and expenditure authority for the aforementioned project expenditure; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation of the Division of Water, Department of Public Utilities, to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract for the Watershed Misc. Imp’s - Hoover Dam Misc. Imp’s Project, 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 enter into a construction contract for the Watershed Miscellaneous Improvements - Hoover Dam Miscellaneous Improvements Project with The Righter Co., Inc., 2424 Harrison Rd., Columbus, Ohio 43204 (FID# 31-0889208); in an amount up to $547,229.80; 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 transfer of $328,199.80 or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized between projects within Fund 6006 - Water General Obligations Bonds Fund, per the account codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 4. That the 2017 Capital Improvements Budget is hereby amended, in Fund 6006 - Water G.O. Bonds Fund, as follows:
Project ID | Project Name | Current Authority | Revised Authority | Change
P690506-100002 (carryover) | Reservoir Pollution Reduction | $367,683 | $39,483 | -$328,200
P690411-100000 (carryover) | Watershed Misc. Imp’s | $119,030 | $0 | -$119,030
P690411-100015 (carryover) | Hoover Maint. Complex Fuel Sys. | $100,000 | $0 | -$100,000
P690411-100001 (carryover) | Hoover Dam Misc. Imp’s | $0 | $547,230 | +$547,230
SECTION 4. That the expenditure of $547,229.80 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 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.