Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Insituform Technologies, LLC for the Blueprint Fifth by Northwest: Lining Project, CIP 650875-100004. The work for this project consists of the rehabilitation of approximately 43,000 LF of 8- thru 15-inch sewers utilizing the Cured-in-Place Pipe (CIPP) process, manhole rehabilitation, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract, in accordance with the plans [CC17673], 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 2219-2016, passed September 26, 2016, authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a WPCLF Loan for the project. The project’s assigned WPCLF Number is CS390274-0253. The loan award is expected on December 14, 2017, an OWDA Loan Account number will be assigned. For this reason Federal Davis-Bacon Wage Rates and Requirements will apply.
2. THE PROJECT TIMELINE: Work is to be completed within 365 days after the effective date of the Notice to Proceed.
3. PROCUREMENT: In accordance with the procedures set forth in the overall provisions of Columbus City Code, Section 329, invitation for Bids were received September 6, 2017 for Blueprint Fifth by Northwest: Lining Project. Three (3) competitive bids were received and opened at the Department of Public Utilities’ 910 Dublin Road facility. The following bidders submitted bids:
Name CCCN Vendor# Exp. Date City/St Status
Insituform Technologies LLC 13-3032158 000636 07/07/19 Chesterfield,...
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