Explanation
1.0 BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with George Kountoupes Painting Co. for the Westgate West Tank 2020 Painting Improvements Project; in an amount up to $253,000.00; for Division of Water Capital Improvements Project No. 690477-100015, Contract No. 2315.
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 power washing exterior of a one (1) million gallon capacity multi-leg steel elevated water storage tank, overcoating exterior with an epoxy/polyurethane paint system, interior wet area spot repairs, 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: 53 - Greater Hilltop
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 Westgate West tank exterior needs overcoated, interior coating touch ups, and tank leg footer concrete repairs.
3.0 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened four bids on February 26, 2020 from George Kountoupes Painting, Clearcreek Coatings, American Suncraft Co., and UCL.
3.1 PRE-QUALIFICATION STATUS: George Kountoupes Painting Co. has met code requirements with respect to pre-qualification, pursuant to relevant sections of Columbus City Code Chapter 329. There are no proposed subcontractors on this project.
George Kountoupes Painting’s bid was deemed the lowest, best, most responsive and responsible bid in the amount of $253,000.00. Their Contract Compliance Number is 38-1453922 (expires 2/6/22, Majority) and their DAX Vendor Account No. is 7497. Additional information regarding all bidders, description of work, contract time frame and detailed amounts can be found on the attached Information form.
Searches in the Excluded Party List System (Federal) and the Findings for Recovery list (State) produced no findings against George Kountoupes Painting Co.
4. FISCAL IMPACT: There are sufficient funds within the Water G.O. Voted Bonds Fund, however, an amendment to the 2019 Capital Improvements Budget will be necessary.
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To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with George Kountoupes Painting Co. for the Westgate West Tank 2020 Painting Improvements Project; to authorize an expenditure up to $255,000.00 within the Water General Obligation Voted Bonds Fund; to provide for payment of prevailing wage services to the Department of Public Service, Design and Construction Division; for the Division of Water; and to amend the 2019 Capital Improvements Budget. ($255,000.00)
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WHEREAS, four bids for the Westgate West Tank 2020 Painting Improvements Project were received and publicly opened in the offices of the Director of Public Utilities on February 26, 2020; and
WHEREAS, the lowest, best, most responsive and responsible bid was from George Kountoupes Painting Co. in the amount of $253,000.00; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract for the Westgate West Tank 2020 Painting Improvements Project; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to encumber and expend funds to provide for payment of prevailing wage services associated with said project; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize an expenditure of funds within the Water G.O. Voted Bonds Fund, for the Division of Water; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize an amendment to the 2019 Capital Improvements Budget for the purpose of providing sufficient spending authority for the aforementioned project expenditures; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation of the Division of Water, Department of Public Utilities, to authorize the Director to enter into a construction contract for the Westgate West Tank 2020 Painting Improvements Project, with George Kountoupes Painting Co., for the preservation of the public health, peace, property and safety; now therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of Public Utilities be and hereby is authorized to enter into a contract for the Westgate West Tank 2020 Painting Improvements Project with George Kountoupes Painting Co. (FID #31-1697362), 661 Southfield Rd., Lincoln Park, MI 48146; in an amount up to $253,000.00; in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract on file in the Office of the Division of Water; and to obtain the necessary prevailing wage related services from the Department of Public Service and to pay up to a maximum amount of $2,000.00.
SECTION 2. That said contractor shall conduct the work to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Utilities and the Administrator of the Division of Water.
SECTION 3. That the 2019 Capital Improvements Budget is hereby amended, in Fund 6006 - Water G.O. Bonds Fund, as follows:
Project ID | Project Name | Current Authority | Revised Authority | Change
P690477-100000 (NEW) | Water Storage Tank Pntg. | $754,840 | $499,840 | -$255,000
P690477-100015 (NEW) | Westgate West Tank Pntg. | $0 | $255,000 | +$255,000
SECTION 4. That the expenditure of $255,000.00 or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized in Fund 6006 - Water G.O. Bonds Fund, in Object Class 06 - Capital Outlay, per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 5. That the 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 6. That the City Auditor is hereby authorized and directed 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 no longer required for said project; except that no transfer shall be made from a project account by monies from more than one source.
SECTION 7. That the City Auditor is authorized to establish proper project accounting numbers as appropriate.
SECTION 8. 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 9. That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.