Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a professional engineering services agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for the Floodwall Closure Evaluations Project, in an amount up to $249,894.77, for Division of Sewerage & Drainage, Stormwater Section CIP No. 611709-100000.
The initial phase of work for this Project will investigate the life cycle feasibility and potential benefits of implementing automated flood barrier protection measures at three (3) sandbag and five (5) stop log gate (SLG) closure locations along the West Columbus Local Protection Project (WCLPP), also known as the Franklinton Floodwall. Following evaluation of the potential for automated flood barrier protection measures, the Consultant shall thoroughly investigate and assess the condition of four (4) SLG closure locations.
A planned contract renewal will then be negotiated for the design and development of plans for the rehabilitation and/or replacement of the existing WCLPP closure locations.
This project is located in the Franklinton community planning area (Area 54).
2. FUTURE MODIFICATION(S): It is anticipated that there will be future renewal modifications for this project.
3. TIMELINE: It is anticipated that a Notice to Proceed will be issued in September 2020, the initial data review and field investigation phases of the Project are to be completed by March 2021, Detailed Design is projected to be completed by March 2022, Construction is projected to commence June 2022, and the project is anticipated to be complete by June 2023.
4. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT:
This project will improve flood protection throughout the project area. It is further anticipated that the construction of green infrastructure will have an impact on the local economy by creating the need for personnel to construct and maintain the facilities, as well as obtaining project related materials from local suppliers and vendors.
5. BID INFORMATION: The selection of the firm providing the professional engineering services has been performed in accordance with the procedures set forth in Columbus City Code, Section 329, "Awarding professional service contracts through requests for proposals."
Proposals were opened on May 29, 2020. The Department received five (5) proposals from AECOM Technical Services, Inc.; Burgess & Niple, Inc.; GPD Group; Hatch Associates Consultants; and S&ME Inc.
An evaluation committee reviewed the proposals and scored them based on the criteria within Columbus City Code Section 329. The Department of Public Utilities recommends the agreement be awarded to AECOM Technical Services, Inc.
The Contract Compliance Number for AECOM Technical Services, Inc. is 95-2661922 (expires 9/20/2022, MAJ, DAX #10897).
Searches in the Excluded Party List System (Federal) and the Findings for Recovery list (State) produced no findings against AECOM Technical Services, Inc.
6. FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance requires a transfer within of up to $249,894.77, and an expenditure of up to $249,894.77 from the Storm Water Bond Fund 6204. An amendment to the 2019 Capital Improvement Budget is necessary to align the authority with the expenditure.
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To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for professional engineering services for the Floodwall Closure Evaluations Project for the Division of Sewerage & Drainage, Stormwater Section; to authorize a transfer and an expenditure in an amount up to $249,894.77 within the Storm Sewer Bond Fund; and to amend the 2019 Capital Improvements Budget. ($249,894.77)
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WHEREAS, five (5) technical proposals for professional engineering services for the Floodwall Closure Evaluations Project were received on May 29, 2020; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Utilities recommends that the agreement be awarded to AECOM Technical Services, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize a transfer within of $249,894.77 and an expenditure of $249,894.77 within the Storm Sewer Bond Fund 6204 for the Division of Sewerage & Drainage, Stormwater Section; 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 expenditure; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation of the Division of Sewerage & Drainage, Stormwater Section, Department of Public Utilities, to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a professional engineering services agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for the Floodwall Closure Evaluations Project, 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 is hereby authorized to enter into a professional engineering services agreement for the Floodwall Closure Evaluations Project with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. (FID# 95-2661922), 277 W. Nationwide Blvd., Columbus, Ohio 43215; for an expenditure up to $249,894.77 in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreement on file in the Office of the Division of Sewerage & Drainage, Stormwater Section.
SECTION 2. That the transfer of $249,894.77 or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized between projects within Fund 6204 - Storm Sewer Bonds Fund, per the account codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 3. That the 2019 Capital Improvements Budget is hereby amended, in Fund 6204 - Storm Sewer Bond Fund, as follows:
Fund | CIP# | Project Name | Current Authority | Revised Authority | Net Change
6204 | 610788-1000000 | Lehnert Farms/Bolton Field SSI | $250,000 | $105 | -$249,895
6204 | 611709-1000000 | Mound Street Floodwall | $00 | $249,895 | +$249,895
SECTION 4. That an expenditure of $249,894.77 or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized 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.