Explanation
1.0 BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Kokosing Industrial, Inc. for the Hap Cremean Water Plant (HCWP) Intake Structure & Low Head Dam Improvements Project in an amount up to $11,103,250.00; to encumber funds with the Department of Public Service for prevailing wage services in an amount up to $2,000.00; for Capital Improvements Project No. 690511-100000, Division of Water Contract Number 2086.
This project will provide improvements to the existing Hap Cremean Water Plant intake structure and low head dam including: demolition and reconfiguration of the screening channels, new mechanical screening equipment, electrical systems as required for the improvements, heating and ventilation, plumbing, and instrumentation and controls; low head dam concrete repairs; creek dredging; creek bank stabilization; raw water conduit repairs; other associated site work; and all 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 HCWP services several Columbus communities.
2.0 ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT: This project will address aging infrastructure associated with the HCWP’s low head dam and intake structure. The facilities have experienced structural and operational issues in the past due to normal wear and age related deterioration and many components are past their useful life. The HCWP is an essential and integral component in the Columbus area water supply. An adequate supply of safe water is essential to economic growth and development of the central Ohio area. Public informational meetings are not anticipated for this project, all proposed work should be withi...
Click here for full text