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File #: 1286-2019    Version: 1
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 5/2/2019 In control: Public Utilities Committee
On agenda: 5/20/2019 Final action: 5/22/2019
Title: To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase the contract with U.S. Utility Contractor Company, Inc. for Power Distribution, Installation and Restoration services for the Division of Power; to authorize the expenditure of $100,000.00 from the Electricity Operating Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($100,000.00)
Attachments: 1. ORD 1286-2019 - Financial Coding - Power Dist, Installation & Restoration - Mod #4, 2. ORD 1286-2019 - Power Dist, Install & Restoration Mod #4 - Addt'l Info form
Explanation

This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase the Power Distribution, Installation and Restoration services contract with U.S. Utility Contractor Company, Inc., in the amount of $100,000.00 for the purpose of constructing (2) major line extensions, setting poles and to replace Gang Operated Air Brake Switches within the Columbus electric system, and other work on an as needed basis.

The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened one bid on May 25, 2016 from U.S. Utility Contractor Company, Inc., in the amount of $500,000.00 for the first year of the contract. U.S. Utility Contractor Company, Inc.’s bid was deemed the lowest, most responsive and responsible bid.

This contract modification No. 4 is to provide additional funding necessary for the continuation of the Power Distribution, Installation and Restoration services contract for the Department of Public Utilities, Division of Power.

SUPPLIER: U.S. Utility Contractor Company, Inc. (34-1606689), DAX Vendor #006739, Expires September 21, 2019
U.S. Contractor Company, Inc. holds F1 status.

The company is not debarred according to the Excluded Party Listing System of the Federal Government or prohibited from being awarded a contract according to the Auditor of State Unresolved Findings for Recovery Certified Search.

1. Amount of additional funds: Total amount of additional funds needed for this contract modification No. 4 is $100,000.00. Total contract amount, including this modification, is $1,680,000.00.
2. Reasons additional funds were not foreseen: The need for additional funds was known at the time of the initial contract.
3. Reason other procurement processes were not used: Work under this modification is a continuation of services included in the scope of the original bid contract. No lower pricing/more attractive terms and conditions are anticipated at this time.
4. How was cost determined: The cost, terms and conditions are in a...

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