Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract agreement with Complete General Construction Company for the East Fifth Avenue Street Lighting Improvements project, CIP No. 440007-100022, in an amount up to $296,726.45 for the Division of Power.
Funds in the amount of $2,000.00 will also be encumbered with the Department of Public Service for prevailing wages.
Work for this project involves the installation of decorative underground LED Post Top street lights with a new 3-wire system, as well as removal of existing overhead luminaires on E. Fifth Avenue between N. High St. and N. Fourth St.
The planning area for this project is the “University District” (Planning Area 44).
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT:
It is the Division of Power’s goal to incorporate the use of LED technology whenever practical. The utilization of LED street lighting technology has proven to provide significant energy and maintenance savings, which is a goal the Division is pursuing.
3.0 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened four (4) bids on February 17, 2021from: Complete General Construction Company - $296,726.45; Jess Howard Electric Company - $316,761.60; U.S. Utility Contractor - $335,551.21; and Danbert Electrical Corp. - $360,597.65.
3.1 PRE-QUALIFICATION STATUS: Complete General Construction Company has met code requirements with respect to pre-qualification, pursuant to relevant sections of Columbus City Code Chapter 329.
Complete General Construction Company’s bid was deemed the lowest, best, most responsive and responsible bid in the amount of $296,726.45. Complete General Construction Company’s Contract Compliance Number is 31-4366382 (expires 7/8/21, MAJ); DAX Vendor Account No. is 6056. Additional information regarding all bidders, description of work, c...
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