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 expenditure of $262,222.00 from the Sanitary Sewer General Obligation Bond Fund, Fund 6109 which includes $2,000.00 for Prevailing Wage administration fees.
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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)
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WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the Director to enter into a construction contract with Jess Howard Electric Co. for the Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant ACA Lightning Protection Upgrade, CIP 650260-102009; and
WHEREAS, this project consists of providing grounding and lightning protection at the ACA building and the surrounding area; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the expenditure of up $260,222.00 from the Sanitary Sewer General Obligation Bond Fund 6109; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the expenditure of up $2,000.00 from the Sanitary Sewer General Obligation Bond Fund 6109 for the Prevailing Wage administration fee cost; and
WHEREAS, it had become necessary in the usual daily operation of the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, Department of Public Utilities, to authorize the Director to enter into a construction contract with Jess Howard Electric Co. for the Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant ACA Lightning Protection Upgrade, CIP 650260-102009 for the preservation of the public health, peace, property, safety, and welfare; now, therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1: That the Director of Public Utilities is hereby authorized enter into a construction contract with Jess Howard Electric Co., 6630 Taylor Road, Blacklick, Ohio 43004, for the Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant ACA Lightning Protection Upgrade Project, CIP 650260-102009, Contract SCP 09JP, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract on file in the Office of the Division of Sewerage and Drainage.
SECTION 2. That the Director is hereby authorized to expend of up to $262,222.00 from the Sanitary Sewer General Obligation Bond Fund 6109 which includes $2,000.00 for Prevailing Wage Administration fess, per the account codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 3. That the said firm, Jess Howard Electric Co., shall perform the work to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Utilities and the Administrator of the Division of Sewerage and Drainage.
SECTION 4. 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 5. That the City Auditor is authorized to establish proper project accounting numbers as appropriate.
SECTION 6. That the City Auditor is authorized to make any accounting changes to revise the funding source for all contracts of contract modifications associated with this ordinance.
SECTION 7. 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 8. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.