Explanation
1.0 BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with UCL, Inc. for the Summitview Tank 2020 Painting Improvements Project; in an amount up to $1,493,160.00; for Division of Water Capital Improvements Project No. 690477-100016, Contract No. 2316.
Funds in the amount of $2,000.00 will also be encumbered with the Department of Public Service for Prevailing Wage services.
Work consists of removal of existing coatings and application of a new coating system (exterior, interior wet ceiling and interior dry area) on a two (2) million gallon fluted column steel elevated water storage tank, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract, in accordance with the technical specifications, and City of Columbus Construction and Material Specifications as set forth in the Invitation For Bid (IFB).
Community planning area: 31 - Far Northwest
2.0 ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT:
There are currently 37 water tanks in the distribution system and 25 of them are maintained by the City of Columbus, Division of Water. To keep these tanks in optimal condition, tank interiors or exteriors are identified each year to be recoated.
The Summitview tank exterior requires a new coating system. Interior dry area work including dry riser tube and fill pipe is needed. Roof venting will be upgraded to frost free type and various safety improvements will be made to ladders, platforms, and lighting. Anchor lugs will be also installed on roof for fall protection.
3.0 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened three bids on February 26, 2020 from UCL, Clearcreek Coatings, and American Suncraft Co.
3.1 PRE-QUALIFICATION STATUS: UCL, Inc. has met code requirements with respect to pre-qualification, pursuant to relevant sections of Columbus City Code Chapter 329. There ar...
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