Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: Previous sewer televising has revealed that the Big Walnut Outfall (South) sewer is in need of repair. This project will rehabilitate approximately 29,501 feet of 108" reinforced concrete pipe and associated manholes as necessary.
Services to be performed under this contract include evaluating potential rehabilitation alternatives for the sewer, production of a design report documenting the alternatives evaluated, development of contract drawings and bidding documents for the preferred alternative, and services during construction.
The project is in the Citywide Community Planning Area = 64 - Far South
2. PROCUREMENT: The project was formally advertised on the Vendor Services and Bonfire websites from January 30, 2020 to February 28, 2020. The city received three (3) responses. All proposals were deemed responsive and were fully evaluated when the Evaluation Committee met on March 9, 2020. All responding proposals were evaluated according to Columbus City Code Chapter 329.
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CONSULTANT |
STATUS |
C C NO. |
DAX ID |
C C Exp |
|
AECOM Technical Svc |
MAJ |
95-2661922 |
010897 |
9/19/2020 |
|
Hatch Assoc. Consult. |
MAJ |
13-6094431 |
025646 |
5/21/2020 |
|
ms consultants |
MAJ |
34-6546916 |
006998 |
1/28/2022 |
3. SUMMARY OF TASKS: The scope of work for this project includes review of all existing condition assessment data collected previously and evaluating all field conditions necessary for the production of a design report summarizing the recommendations for rehabilitation of the sewer, the production all of necessary drawings for the completion of this work, and services during/after construction.
4. MULTI-YEAR CONTRACT: The Department anticipates requesting additional future modifications/renewals to this contract.
5. PROJECT TIMELINE: It is anticipated that this agreement will begin in August 2020 and the construction portion of this project will conclude in 2024.
6. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE: 95-2661922 | MAJ | 9/19/2020 | Vendor#: 010897
7. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: Emergency legislation is not requested at this time.
8. ECONOMIC IMPACT: This project will reduce the overall risk to the sanitary sewer collection system by rehabilitating one of the City’s most critical assets. All repair/rehabilitation alternatives developed as part of the design report will evaluate the direct financial, social, and environmental factors affecting these sewers.
9. FISCAL IMPACT: An expenditure of $1,276,471.60 is necessary from the Sanitary General Obligation Bond Fund 6109.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for the Big Walnut Outfall (South) Sewer Rehabilitation Project; and to authorize an expenditure of up to $1,276,471.60 from the Sewer General Obligation Bond Fund. ($1,276,471.60)
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WHEREAS, the Department of Public Utilities advertised a Request for Proposals for the Big Walnut Outfall (South) Sewer Rehabilitation Project; and
WHEREAS, AECOM Technical Services, Inc. was selected according to the requirements within Columbus City Code Section 329; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,276,471.60 from the Sanitary G.O. Bond Fund 6109; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation of the Division of Sewerage and Drainage, Department of Public Utilities, to authorize the Director to enter into an agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for the Big Walnut Outfall Sewer Rehabilitation Project, for the preservation of the public health, peace, property, safety and welfare; now, therefore,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of Public Utilities is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc., 277 W Nationwide Blvd
Columbus, OH 43215, in accordance with the terms and conditions as shown in the contract on file in the office of the Division of Sewerage and Drainage.
SECTION 2. That the expenditure of up to $1,276,471.60 from the Sanitary G.O. Bond Fund 6109 is authorized per the account codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 3. That said firm, AECOM Technical Services, Inc., shall conduct the work to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Utilities and the Administrators of the Division of Sewerage and Drainage and Division of Water.
SECTION 4. 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 5. 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 6. That the City Auditor is authorized to establish proper project accounting numbers as appropriate.
SECTION 7. 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 8. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.