Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Kenmore Construction Co., Inc. for the Lockbourne Intermodal Subtrunk Air Quality Improvements Project, CIP#650491-100005. This project will provide corrosion protection and air treatment for the recently completed Lockbourne Intermodal Subtrunk. It will allow the City to reduce corrosive gases in the sewer system that can cause premature failure and it will also create treated ventilation points along the sewer so that the odors are controlled.
Planning Area: 64 - Far South
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 April 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 360 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 February 5, 2020. Three (3) competitive bids were received. The following bidders submitted bids.
NAME CC#/ Expiration DAX # City/State Status
Kenmore Construction 34-0802152 8/6/2020 006456 Akron, OH MAJ
The Righter Company 31-0889208 4/4/2020 004433 Columbus, OH MAJ
George J. Igel and Co. 31-4214570 2/12/2021 006024 Columbus, OH MAJ
The selection process used the Bid Tab and Quality Factor Form evaluation process and the project was awarded to the lowest responsive, responsible and best bidder, Kenmore C...
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