Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a professional engineering services agreement with GS-OH, Inc., for the Riverview Drive Area Water Line Improvements Project, in an amount up to $274,671.87, for Division of Water Contract No. 2256.
The purpose of this project is to construct necessary improvements to the water distribution system in the Riverview Drive Area. The improvements identified in the scope of work will replace or rehabilitate water lines that have high break histories and require frequent maintenance. This project includes replacing or rehabilitating approximately 8,935 linear feet of 2-inch, 6-inch, and 8-inch water lines.
This project is located within the “38 - Olentangy West” community planning area and includes the following streets: Riverview Drive, Harley Drive, West Pacemont Road, Indianola Avenue, East Kenworth Road, Karl Road Cul-de-sac, Norwood Street, Huy Road, and Brentnell Boulevard.
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT: The goal of this project is to replace or rehabilitate the existing water lines that have a high break frequency. Replacement of these water lines will improve water service, decrease burden on water maintenance operations, and reduce water loss. The Neighborhood Liaison(s) will be contacted and informed of this project during the design phase. Further community outreach may result through the Neighborhood Liaison Program.
3. 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." The evaluation criteria for this contract included: 1. understanding of project, 2. past performance, 3. environmentally preferable consultants, 4. local workforce, and 5. anticipat...
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