Explanation
1.0 BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Elite Excavating Co. of Ohio, Inc. for the Olentangy River Road 24-Inch Water Main (Phase 2) Project in an amount up to $4,093,246.30; 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. 690588-100001, Division of Water Contract Number 2230.
Work consists of open-cut installation of approximately 5,800 linear feet of 8” and 24” inch water mains, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract, in accordance with the drawings, technical specifications, special provisions, and City of Columbus Construction and Material Specifications as set forth in the Invitation For Bid (IFB).
The Community Planning Area is “38 - Olentangy West” Planning Area.
2.0 ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT: The goal of this project is to replace the existing 20-inch water main in Olentangy River Road which has broken multiple times. Replacement of this water main will decrease the burden on water maintenance operations and improve customer service. The Neighborhood Liaison(s) has been contacted and informed of this project. Further community outreach may result through the Neighborhood Liaison Program.
3.0 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened four (4) bids on April 14, 2021:
1. Elite Excavating Co. of Ohio, Inc. $4,093,246.30
2. Shelly & Sands, Inc. $4,369,643.30
3. Trucco Construction Co., Inc. $5,126,865.43 *after bid tab correction
4. Complete General Construction $5,255,647.38
Elite Excavating’s bid was deemed the lowest, best, most responsive and responsible bid in the amount of $4,093,246.30. Their Contract Compliance Number is 201643186 (expires 2/4/22, Majority) and their DAX Vendor No. is 1064. Addit...
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