Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with The Righter Company, Inc. in the amount of $171,600.00 for the Fairwood/Griggs Radio Replacement Project, CIP 650580-100000. This project will replace two existing GE repeater radios, associated coax cable, and directional antennas, which provide remote operational status information to the Sewer Maintenance Center. The work for which consists of replacing legacy radio communication equipment 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).
2. PROJECT TIMELINE: All work shall be substantially complete within 180 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed.
3. PROCUREMENT INFORMATION: In accordance with the procedures set forth in the overall provisions of Section 329 Columbus City Code two bids were received and opened on April 11, 2018 at the Department of Public Utilities, 910 Dublin Road facility. The bids are listed below:
Name C.C. No Expires Vendor # City/State Status
The Righter Company 31-0889208 01/19/20 004433 Columbus, OH MAJ
Kenmore Construction 34-0802152 10/04/18 006456 Columbus, OH MAJ
The Engineer's construction cost estimate was $189,319.00
The Righter Company, Inc. was selected based on the Bid Tabulation and Quality Factor Form review.
4. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE NO.: 31-0889208 | Exp. 01/19/2020 | MAJ | Vendor#: 004433
5. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: An emergency designation is not requested for this legislation.
6. ECONOMIC IMPACT: The current legacy communication equipment is currently approaching the end of its useful life (~20 years) and replacement parts or complete units are not available. This equipment informs maintenance staff of any problems at remot...
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