Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Gudenkauf Corporation for the Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant (JPWWTP) Fiber Optic Cable Installation, Contract SCP 13JP, CIP 650260-102012. The work for this project consists of the installation of fiber optic cable connections at various locations from Whittier Street to Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant including connections to Fire Station 3 and the Scioto River Lift Station located on Greenlawn Avenue 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. PROJECT TIMELINE: All work shall be substantially complete within 270 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed, with final completion to occur within 300 calendar days. The City anticipates issuing a Notice to Proceed on or about November 27, 2019.
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3. PROCUREMENT INFORMATION: The Division advertised for competitive bids for the subject services 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 two (2) bids on August 28, 2019 from the following companies:
Name Vendor # CCCN Exp. Date Status City/State____
Gudenkauf Corp. 004454 31-0908234 02/26/2020 MAJ Columbus, OH
Thayer Power and Communications Line Construction Co.* - No Compliance Number
The bid was reviewed using the Bid Tab and QFF evaluation process. It was determined that Gudenkauf Corporation met the criteria for the project requirements and was the lowest responsive, responsible, and best bid.
*: Thayer Power and Communications Line Construction Co. was deemed non-responsive. They were not pre-qualified and did not have a contract compliance number.
4. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: An emergency designation is not requested at this time
5. CONTRACT COMPIANCE NO: 31-0908234 | MAJ | 02/26/2020 | Vendor#: 004454
6. ECONOMIC IMPACT: This project will provide internet services to these facilities and will remove the need for a contracted internet system.
7. FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance authorizes the transfer within and the expenditure of up to $439,814.00 from the Sanitary Sewer General Obligation (G.O.) Bond Fund 6109 and to amend the 2019 Capital Improvements Budget.
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To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into construction contract with Gudenkauf Corporation for the Jackson Pike Wastewater Treatment Plant Fiber Optic Cable Installation Project; to authorize the transfer within and the expenditure of up to $439,814.00 from the Sanitary Sewer General Obligation (G.O.) Bond Fund, and to amend the 2019 Capital Improvements Budget. ($439,814.00)
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WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into construction contract with Gudenkauf Corporation. for the JPWWTP Fiber Optic Cable Installation, CIP 650260-102012, Contract SCP 13JP Project; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize transfer within and the expenditure of up to $439,814.00 from the Sanitary Sewer General Obligation (G.O.) Bond Fund 6109; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend the 2019 Capital Improvements Budget to provide sufficient budget for this project; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, Department of Public Utilities, to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter an construction contract with Gudenkauf Corporation for the JPWWTP Fiber Optic Cable Installation, Contract SCP 13JP Project, CIP 650260-102012 at the earliest practical date; now, therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of Public Utilities is hereby authorized to enter into a construction contract with Gudenkauf Corporation, 2679 McKinley Ave, Columbus, OH 43204, for the JPWWTP Fiber Optic Cable Installation, Contract SCP 13JP Project, CIP 650260-102012 in accordance with the terms and conditions as shown on the contract on file in the office of the Division of Sewerage and Drainage.
SECTION 2. That the City Auditor is hereby authorized to transfer $439,814.00 within the Sanitary Sewer General Obligation Bond Fund 6109 per the account codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 3. That the Director of Public Utilities is authorized to expend up to $439,814.00 from the Sanitary Sewer General Obligation Bond Fund 6109, per the account codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 4. That the 2019 Capital Improvements Budget Ordinance is hereby amended as follows:
Fund # | Project No. | Project Name | Current Authority | Revised Authority | Change
6109 | 650034-100007 | Blacklick Creek Interceptor CACI (carryover) | $457,431 | $17,617 | (-$439,814)
6109 | 650260-102012 | JPWWTP Fiber Optic Cable Installation (carryover) | $0 | $439,814 | (+$439,814)
SECTION 5. That the said company, Gudenkauf Corporation, shall perform the work to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Utilities and the Administrator of the Division of Sewerage and Drainage.
SECTION 6. That the City Auditor is hereby authorized 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 are no longer required for said project; except that no transfer shall be made from a project by monies from more than one source.
SECTION 7. That 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 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.