Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with UCL, Inc. for the Joyce Tank 2018 Exterior Painting Improvements Project; in an amount up to $980,547.50; for Division of Water Capital Improvements Project No. 690477-100012, Contract No. 2223.
Work consists of: blasting and coating all exterior surfaces, repainting the north and south murals to match existing, performing coating repairs to the interior wet and dry portions, installing new frost-free vents, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract, in accordance with the drawings and technical specifications, and City of Columbus Construction and Material Specifications as set forth in the Invitation For Bid (IFB).
Community planning area: “South Linden”
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT:
There are currently 37 water tanks in the distribution system and 25 of them are maintained by the City of Columbus, Division of Water. To keep these tanks in optimal condition, each year tank interiors or exteriors are identified to be recoated.
The Joyce tank exterior needs to be recoated at this time. The tank will be industrial blasted to bare metal and recoated. Other improvements will include various interior paint touch ups and the installation of new frost-free vents. These improvements will keep these tanks in optimal condition and prolong its service life.
3.0 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened four bids on February 28, 2018 from:
1. Horizon Bros. Painting Corp. $658,099.00* (after bid tab correction)
2. UCL, Inc. $980,547.50
3. A1 Industrial Painting $1,320,131.00
4. A...
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