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File #: 0257-2020    Version: 1
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 1/17/2020 In control: Public Utilities Committee
On agenda: 3/2/2020 Final action: 3/5/2020
Title: To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with General Temperature Control, Inc. for the Southerly Waste Water Treatment Sludge Dewatering Building Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Replacement Project; to authorize the expenditure of up to $648,000.00 within the Sanitary Sewer General Obligation Bond Fund; to authorize up to $2,000.00 to the Department of Public Service for prevailing wage administration costs; and to amend the 2019 Capital Improvement Budget to provide sufficient authority. ($650,000.00)
Attachments: 1. ORD. 0257-2020 Funding Template, 2. ORD. 0257-2020 Utilization Reporting Form
Explanation

BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with General Temperature Control, Inc. for the Southerly Waste Water Treatment Plant (SWWTP) Sludge Dewatering Building Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Replacement Project, CIP#650265-100102. This project will replace failing HVAC & Air Purification Units and will provide proper environmental controls for essential process equipment, electrical equipment, furnishings, structures and documents. The replacement units will help to extend the useful life of the building and all equipment inside and inhibit deterioration.

Planning area: 64 - Far South

PROJECT TIMELINE: Contract work is required to be completed in a manner acceptable to the City within 180 days from the date that a Notice to Proceed (NTP) is given by the City.

PROCUREMENT INFORMATION: The Division advertised for competitive bids submission for the subject services on the City's Vendor Services website and in the City Bulletin in accordance with the overall provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Code. The Division of Sewerage and Drainage received one (1) bid on December 11, 2019 from the following company:

Name C.C. No. Exp. Date Vendor # City/State Status
General Temperature Control Inc. 31-1201236 11/29/2020 004830 Canal Winchester, OH MAJ

General Temperature Control Inc. was awarded the project based on the Bid Tabulation and Quality Factor Form evaluation process results.

EMERGENCY DESIGNATION is not requested for this project.

ECONOMIC / ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: Updating to a new HVAC unit will provide better energy efficiency, reduced heating cost, and prevent negative impacts from failure of the current units.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is sufficient funding within the Sanitary Sewer General Obligation Bond Fund 6109 for the project expenditure of $648,0...

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