Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with CB&I Constructors LLC for the Westgate East 2 MMG Elevated Storage Tank Project; in an amount up to $5,329,500.00; and to encumber funds with the Department of Public Service, Design and Construction Division for prevailing wage services in the amount of $2,000.00, for Division of Water Capital Improvements Project No. 690537-100001, Contract No. 2032.
This project will provide for the construction of a new 2 MMG elevated water storage tank to serve the Mound Pressure District. Site work includes: storm and sanitary sewer, grading, paving, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract in accordance with the plans and technical specifications.
Community planning area: “Hilltop”
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT:
This tank will replace a previously demolished tank that had exceeded its useful life and was no longer serviceable. This replacement tank will provide redundancy for water storage and reliable water pressure in the Mound Pressure District. Community outreach has included coordination with the Hilltop Area Commission and the Friend of Westgate Park organization.
3.0 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened three bids on May 16, 2018 from:
1. CB&I Constructors $5,329,500.00
2. Caldwell Tanks $5,688,100.00 (after bid tab correction)
3. Landmark Structures $5,875,100.00
3.1 PRE-QUALIFICATION STATUS: CB&I Constructors LLC and all proposed subcontractors have met code requirements with respect to pre-qualification, pursuant to relevant sections of Columbus City Code Chapter 329.
CB&I Constructors’s bid was deemed the lowest, best, most responsive and responsible bid in the amount of $5,329,500.00. Their Contract Compliance Number is 30-0976902 (expires 5/3/20, Majority) and their DAX Vendor Account No. is 7238. 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 CB&I Constructors LLC.
4. FISCAL IMPACT: A transfer of funds within the Water G.O. Voted Bonds Fund will be necessary as well as an amendment to the 2018 Capital Improvements Budget.
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To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with CB&I Constructors LLC for the Westgate East 2 MMG Elevated Storage Tank Project; to authorize a transfer and expenditure up to $5,331,500.00 within the Water General Obligation Voted Bonds Fund; to provide for payment of prevailing wage services to the Department of Public Service, Design and Construction Division for the Division of Water; and to authorize an amendment of the 2018 Capital Improvements Budget. ($5,331,500.00)
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WHEREAS, three bids for the Westgate East 2 MMG Elevated Storage Tank Project were received and publicly opened in the offices of the Director of Public Utilities on May 16, 2018; and
WHEREAS, the lowest, best, most responsive and responsible bid was from CB&I Constructors LLC in the amount of $5,329,500.00; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to award and execute a construction contract for the Westgate East 2 MMG Elevated Storage Tank Project; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to encumber and expend funds to provide for payment of prevailing wage services associated with said project; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary for this Council to authorize a transfer and expenditure of funds within the Water G.O. Voted Bonds Fund, for the Division of Water; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize an amendment to the 2018 Capital Improvements Budget for the purpose of providing sufficient spending 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 Westgate East 2 MMG Elevated Storage Tank Project, with CB&I Constructors LLC, 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 award and execute a contract for the Westgate East 2 MMG Elevated Storage Tank Project with CB&I Constructors LLC (FID# 36-3046868), 14105 South Route 59, Plainfield, IL 60544; in an amount up to $5,329,500.00; 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 transfer of $3,704,118.38 or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized between projects within Fund 6006 - Water G.O. Voted Bonds Fund, per the account codes in the attachment to this ordinance. (There is already $1,627,381.62 in Fund 6006, CIP 690537-100001.)
SECTION 4. That the 2018 Capital Improvements Budget is hereby amended within Fund 6006 - Water G.O. Bonds Fund, as shown below:
Project ID | Project Name | Current Authority | Revised Authority | Change
P690291-100002 (carryover) | PAWP Lime Slaker & Soda Ash Feeder | $5,000,000 | $1,295,882 | -$3,704,118
P690537-100001 (carryover) | Westgate Tank Repl. | $1,627,382 | $5,331,500 | +$3,704,118
SECTION 4. That the expenditure of $5,329,500.00 or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized in Fund 6006 - Water G.O. Voted Bonds Fund, in Object Class 06 - Capital Outlay, for construction, per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 5. That the expenditure of $2,000.00 or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized in Fund 6006 - Water G.O. Voted Bonds Fund, in Object Class 06 - Capital Outlay, for prevailing wage services, per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 6. 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 7. 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 8. That the City Auditor is authorized to establish proper project accounting numbers as appropriate.
SECTION 9. 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 10. That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.