Explanation
1.0 BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Kokosing Industrial, Inc. for the Hoover Dam Improvements - Part 1 Project; in an amount up to $15,381,250.00; for Division of Water Capital Improvements Project No. 690411-100013, Contract No. 2152.
Funds in the amount of $2,000.00 will also be encumbered with the Department of Public Service for Prevailing Wage services.
This project will replace dam equipment (e.g., gates, valves, piping, etc.) and dam support systems (e.g., dehumidification system, electrical system, etc.). Many of these elements are original to the dam and are in need of replacement or repair due to age related deterioration. These improvements were recommended in the previously completed independent consultant review project.
Separate future projects are planned to address other dam related improvement needs associated with the dam structure, spillway, and other exterior elements. This project, along with the subsequent future projects, will improve dam operations, maintenance, and reliability and help extend the life of this critical asset.
Planning Area: “99 - Citywide” since the Hoover Dam serves several Central Ohio communities.
2.0 ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT:
This project will address improvement needs for long term maintenance and safe operation of Hoover Dam water supply controls. The Hoover Dam is part of a system of dams that provides water for the City of Columbus Hap Cremean Water Plant which serves more than 600,000 customers. Management of the City’s reservoirs and dams is crucial for reliability of the water supply, long-term water supply planning, and economic development of the central Ohio area. Completion of this project will implement improvements identified during an evaluation and condition assessment conducted as part of the Ohio Department of N...
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