City of Columbus - File #: 0048-2019

• File #: 0048-2019
• Version: 1
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 12/20/2018
• In control: Public Utilities Committee
• On agenda: 2/4/2019
• Final action: 2/6/2019
• Title: To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Jess Howard Electric Co. for the Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant ACA Lightning Protection Upgrade Project ($260,222.00); and to fund Prevailing Wage Administration Costs ($2,000.00) with the Department of Public Service; and to authorize the expenditure of up to $262,222.00 from the Sanitary Sewer General Obligation Bond Fund. ($262,222.00)

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
2/6/2019	1	CITY CLERK	Attest
2/5/2019	1	MAYOR	Signed
2/4/2019	1	COUNCIL PRESIDENT	Signed
2/4/2019	1	Columbus City Council	Approved	Pass
1/28/2019	1	Columbus City Council	Read for the First Time

Explanation

1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Jess Howard Electric Co. for the Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant (JPWWTP) Aeration Control Building A (ACA) Lightning Protection Upgrade Project, CIP 650260-102009, Contract SCP 09JP. The work for this project consists of Grounding Protection and Lightning Protection at ACA Building and the surrounding area 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. PROCUREMENT: The Division advertised for competitive bids for the subject project on the City’s Vendor Services website and in the City Bulletin in accordance with the overall provisions of Section 329 of the Columbus City Code. The Division of Sewerage and Drainage received three (3) bids on December 5, 2018 from the following companies:

Name C.C. No. Exp. Date Vendor# City/State Status
Jess Howard Electric Co. 31-4405752 12/07/20 006108 Blacklick, OH MAJ
Claypool Electric Inc. 31-0831061 03/09/20 004366 Lancaster, OH MAJ
Robt. Services Group 31-0858835 06/30/20 004397 Columbus, OH FBE

The bids were reviewed and evaluated using the Bid Tab and Quality Factor Form process. It was determined that Jess Howard Electric Co. was the lowest responsive, responsible, and best bid.

3. Project Timeline: All work shall be substantially complete within 150 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed (NTP), with final completion to occur within 180 calendar days. The City anticipates issuing a NTP on or about April 8, 2019.

4. Contract Compliance No.: 31-4405752 | MAJ | Exp. 12/07/2020 | Vendor # 006108

5. Economic / Environment Impact: NA - For building protection and safety.

6. Fiscal Impact: This legislation authorizes the expendit...