Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Elite Excavating Co. of Ohio for the East Franklinton Phase 1 Project, CIP No’s 650560-100001 & 690236-100115, in an amount up to $3,447,682.50. This is a joint project between the Division of Sewerage and Drainage and Division of Water and includes installation of approximately 2,100 feet of 12” through 30” diameter storm sewer, 31 feet of 15” sanitary sewer, 865 feet of 6” through 8” water line and 1,994 feet of 16” water line in the East Franklinton area.
This project serves the “54 - Franklinton” community planning area and includes the following streets: W. Broad Street, W. Gay Street, Scott Street, and N. Mill Street.
This project has been approved for below market-rate loan financing through the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency’s Water Pollution Control Loan Fund (WPCLF) which is administered by the Ohio Water Development Authority (OWDA). The loan award is expected in March 2020, an OWDA Loan Account number will be assigned. Federal Davis-Bacon Wage Rates and Requirements will apply.
Funds in the amount of $2,000.00 will also be encumbered for prevailing wage services to the Department of Public Service.
2. THE PROJECT TIMELINE: Contract work is required to be completed in a manner acceptable to the City within 365 days from the date that a Notice to Proceed (NTP) is given by the City.
3. PROCUREMENT: In accordance with the procedures set forth in the overall provisions of Columbus City Code, Section 329, Invitation for Bids were received January 15, 2020. Three (3) competitive bids were received. The following bidders submitted bids:
NAME CC#/Exp. Date DAX # City/State Status
Elite Excavating Co. of Ohio 20-1643186 - 2/4/22 001064 Mansfield, OH MAJ
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