Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a service contract with LimeCorp Ltd. for the Hap Cremean Water Plant Sludge Removal - Lagoon 2 (2019) Project; in an amount up to $2,360,400.00; for Division of Water Capital Improvements Project No. 690559-100001, Contract No. 2271.
Funds in the amount of $2,000.00 will also be encumbered with the Department of Public Service for Prevailing Wage services.
This project consists of removing sludge and grit from Lagoon No. 2, Cell A and hauling to beneficial reuse sites, and such other work as may be necessary to complete the contract in accordance with the plans and specifications.
Community Planning Area = “99-N/A” since the Hap Cremean Water Plant services several central Ohio communities.
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT:
The removal of sludge from lagoon 2 will provide additional storage for emergency situations due to loss of pumping capabilities and for maintenance shutdown of the pumping equipment. The sludge from the lagoon will be taken to beneficial reuse outlets providing another use for what would have otherwise been disposed of in the McKinley Avenue Quarry. Doing this will also preserve the life of McKinley Avenue Quarry.
3. SERVICE CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened two bids on March 13, 2019 from:
1. LimeCorp, Ltd. $2,360,400.00
2. Burch Hydro, Inc. $4,063,824.00
LimeCorp’s bid was deemed the lowest, best, most responsive and responsible bid in the amount of $2,360,400.00. Their Contract Compliance Number is 82-3219904 (expires 3/13/21, Majority) and their DAX Vendor Account No. is 25587. Additional information regarding both bidders, description of work, contract time frame and detailed amount 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 LimeCorp Ltd.
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 service contract with LimeCorp Ltd. for the Hap Cremean Water Plant Sludge Removal - Lagoon 2 (2019) Project; to authorize a transfer and expenditure up to $2,362,400 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 amend the 2018 Capital Improvements Budget. ($2,362,400.00)
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WHEREAS, two bids for the Hap Cremean Water Plant Sludge Removal - Lagoon 2 (2019) Project was received and publicly opened in the offices of the Director of Public Utilities on March 13, 2019; and
WHEREAS, the lowest, best, most responsive and responsible bid was from LimeCorp Ltd. in the amount of $2,360,400.00; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to award and execute a service contract for the Hap Cremean Water Plant Sludge Removal - Lagoon 2 (2019) 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 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 service contract for the Hap Cremean Water Plant Sludge Removal - Lagoon 2 (2019) Project, with LimeCorp Ltd., 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 execute a contract for the Hap Cremean Water Plant Sludge Removal - Lagoon 2 (2019) Project with LimeCorp Ltd. (FID #82-3219904), 3095 Homeward Way, Fairfield, OH; in an amount up to $2,360,400.00; in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract on file in the Office of the Division of Water; and to obtain the necessary prevailing wage related services from the Department of Public Service and to pay up to a maximum amount of $2,000.00.
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 $907,400.00 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.
SECTION 4. That the 2018 Capital Improvements Budget is hereby amended, in Fund 6006 - Water G.O. Bonds Fund, as follows:
Project ID | Project Name | Current Authority | Revised Authority | Change
P690559-100000 (NEW) | HCWP Sludge Rmvl - Lag. 1 & 2 | $1,455,000 | $0 | -$1,455,000
P690502-100000 (NEW) | Dublin Rd. 30" WL | $700,000 | $547,007 | -$152,993
P690488-100000 (NEW) | PAWP Trmt. Upgrades | $600,000 | $522,500 | -$77,500
P690026-100016 (NEW) | Home Rd. Property Demo. | $5,478,646 | $4,801,739 | -$676,907
P690559-100001 (NEW) | HCWP Sludge Rmvl. - Lag. 2 (2019) | $195,000 | $2,557,400 | +$2,362,400
SECTION 5. That the expenditure of $2,362,400.00 or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized in Fund 6006 - Water G.O. Bonds Fund, in Object Class 06 - Capital Outlay, 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.