Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Kenmore Construction Co., Inc. for the Alum Creek Pump Station Miscellaneous Improvements Project; in an amount up to $1,184,500.00; for Division of Water Capital Improvements Project No. 690441-100002, Contract No. 2192.
This project will provide needed improvements at the Alum Creek Pump Station. Work consists of installing sluice gates, stems, guides and operators, gate actuator support brackets; oil circulation system upgrades for pumps; pump seal water upgrades; repairing portions of existing exterior concrete “L” beam; repairing portions of concrete outfall structure; various building repairs such as caulking, tuck point, crack repair, and painting; miscellaneous electrical work; microsurfacing and pavement replacement around the facility driveway and approach drive; and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract in accordance with the drawings and technical specifications.
The project is located outside the Columbus Planning Areas.
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT:
The Alum Creek Pump Station is an integral part of the water supply for the Hap Cremean Water Plant. When the water elevations of the Hoover Reservoir are low and the precipitation forecast is less than desired, the Alum Creek Pump Station is utilized to pump water from the Alum Creek Reservoir to the Hoover Reservoir which supplies water for the Hap Cremean Water Plant. This project will provide needed improvements to the Alum Creek Pump Station in order to ensure an adequate and safe supply of drinking water to the Columbus service area which is essential to economic growth and development. One example of a needed improvement is the repair of an existing "L" beam. This repair is needed because it carries the weight of the building's limestone façade. There was no community outreach or input in the development of this project. The environmental advantages of this project are that it includes replacing the remaining section of existing windows with more energy efficient windows and abates the asbestos in the glazing of the replaced windows.
3.0 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened three bids on December 13, 2017 from:
1. Kenmore Construction $1,184,500.00
2. The Righter Co., Inc. $1,281,962.50
3. Kokosing Industrial, Inc. $1,592,060.00
3.1 PRE-QUALIFICATION STATUS: Kenmore Construction Co., Inc. and all proposed subcontractors have met code requirements with respect to pre-qualification, pursuant to relevant sections of Columbus City Code Chapter 329.
Kenmore Construction’s bid was deemed the lowest, best, most responsive and responsible bid in the amount of $1,184,500.00. Their Contract Compliance Number is 34-0802152 (expires 10/4/18, Majority) and their DAX Vendor Account No. is 006456. 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 Kenmore Construction Co., Inc.
4. FISCAL IMPACT: There are sufficient funds within the Water G.O. Bonds Fund for this expenditure.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Kenmore Construction Co., Inc. for the Alum Creek Pump Station Miscellaneous Improvements Project; and to authorize an expenditure up to $1,184,500.00 within the Water General Obligation Bonds Fund for the Division of Water. ($1,184,500.00)
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WHEREAS, three bids for the Alum Creek Pump Station Miscellaneous Improvements Project were received and publicly opened in the offices of the Director of Public Utilities on December 13, 2017; and
WHEREAS, the lowest, best, most responsive and responsible bid was from Kenmore Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $1,184,500.00; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to award and execute a construction contract for the Alum Creek Pump Station Miscellaneous Improvements Project; 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 Alum Creek Pump Station Miscellaneous Improvements Project, with Kenmore Construction Co., 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 be and hereby is authorized to execute a contract for the Alum Creek Pump Station Miscellaneous Improvements Project with Kenmore Construction Co., Inc., 700 Home Ave., Akron, Ohio 44310; in an amount up to $1,184,500.00; 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 $1,184,500.00 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.