Explanation
1.0 BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Elford, Inc. for the Parsons Avenue Water Plant (PAWP) HVAC Improvements Project; in an amount up to $8,507,871.85; for Division of Water Capital Improvements Project No. 690513-100000, Contract No. 2193.
Funds in the amount of $2,000.00 will also be encumbered with the Department of Public Service for Prevailing Wage services.
Various existing HVAC systems at the PAWP are reaching the end of their useful life and are not currently meeting space conditioning needs (e.g., spaces being too hot, too cold, too humid, too low in humidity, or not having sufficient ventilation). Work consists of: HVAC equipment replacement/modifications, associated electrical work, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) relocation/testing, associated architectural work/upgrades, associated structural work, hazardous abatement, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract, in accordance with the drawings, technical specifications, and City of Columbus Construction and Material Specifications as set forth in the Invitation For Bid (IFB).
The Community Planning Area is “99 - Citywide” since the PAWP services several Columbus communities.
2.0 ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT: This project will provide HVAC improvements at the PAWP and will support the City’s efforts to maintain working facilities to provide an adequate and safe supply of drinking water which is essential to economic growth and development. Occasional improvements are necessary to reduce persistent maintenance costs and prolong the longevity of City buildings. No community outreach or input is anticipated. Improvements in the existing HVAC systems will provide opportunities to increase the energy efficiency of these systems, which will have a positive effect on the environment.
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