Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Sunesis Construction Company for the Blueprint Linden Agler/Berrell Project, CIP 650870-100703. This project consists of constructing bio-retention basins/rain gardens within the Right-of-Way and on City-owned properties in the Linden area to store and treat stormwater runoff as part of the City of Columbus’s Wet Weather Integrated Plan mandated by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.
Planning Area: 11 - North Linden
This project has been approved for below market-rate loan financing through the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency’s Water Pollution Control Loan Fund (WPCLF) which is administered by the Ohio Water Development Authority (OWDA). The loan award is expected in September 2020, an OWDA Loan Account number will be assigned. Federal Davis-Bacon Wage Rates and Requirements will apply.
Funds in the amount of $2,000.00 will also be encumbered for prevailing wage services to the Department of Public Service.
2. THE PROJECT TIMELINE: Contract work is required to be completed in a manner acceptable to the City within 455 days from the date that a Notice to Proceed (NTP) is given by the City.
3. PROCUREMENT: In accordance with the procedures set forth in the overall provisions of Columbus City Code, Section 329, Invitation for Bids were received July 8, 2020. Seven (7) competitive bids were received. The following bidders submitted bids:
NAME CC#/ Expiration DAX # City/State Status
Sunesis Construction 72-1512625 1/29/2021 019505 Kenner, LA MAJ
Fields Excavating 31-1451322 8/29/2020 005416 Kitts Hill, OH MAJ
George J. Igel & Co 31-4214570 2/12/2021 006024 Columbus, OH MAJ
Conie Construction 31-0800904 2/6/2021 004320 Columbus, OH MAJ
Shelly & Sands, Inc. 31-4351261 2/21/2022 006043 Columbus, OH MAJ
Trucco Construction 31-1293605 2/13/2022 004988 Delaware, OH MAJ
John Eramo & Sons 31-0724866 1...
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