Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to modify (Mod #1) the professional engineering services agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for the Linden Neighborhood Stormwater System Improvements - Phase 2 project (CIP 610785-100000) due additional scope items needed, in an amount up to $70,672.03, for the Division of Sewerage & Drainage/Stormwater Section. Additional services to be provided include updating current specifications that are required as the Linden Neighborhood Stormwater System Improvements - Phase 2 project advances.
Planning Area is 45 (South Linden).
Amount of additional funds to be expended: $70,672.03
Original Contract (EL010956) $ 267,318.04
Modification #1 (current) $ 70,672.03
CONTRACT TOTAL $ 337,990.07
Reasons additional goods/services could not be foreseen:
This is an unplanned contract modification as additional scope tasks have been identified after the original contract was legislated.
Reason other procurement processes are not used:
Re-bid of the project will likely result in a higher project costs as much of the project history would be lost and would need to be rediscovered by another consultant unless the new RFP were won by the same consultant. In such a case, we would have missed significant time in acquiring and evaluating the new proposals without significant benefit.
How cost of modification was determined:
A cost estimate for the proposed scope of work was prepared by Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. and reviewed by the Division of Sewers & Drains/Stormwater Section.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE NUMBER: 11-2167170 / MAJ/ Exp. 8/1/21/ Vendor No. 000462
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: An emergency designation is not requested at this time.
ECONOMIC IMPACT: This project will mitigate street and yard flooding, and reduce roadside drainage problems at five defined locations within or near the Linden Neighborhood of the City of Columbus. Areas include:
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