Explanation
BACKGROUND: The Lower Olentangy Tunnel - Temporary Electric Service to Gowdy Field is a City-wide project that will provide the necessary power to the Gowdy Field site in order to power the tunnel boring machine needed for CIP 650724-100000. The work for this project will consists of the installation of new electrical wiring through both new and existing underground duct banks, as well as aerial installation on new and existing poles. The new wiring shall be installed from an existing electric substation located at Nationwide Blvd. just east of the Olentangy River to Gowdy Field along Olentangy River Road.
Planning Area: 99 - Citywide
PROJECT TIMELINE: Contract work is required to be completed in a manner acceptable to the City within 363 days from the date that a Notice To Proceed (NTP) is given by the City.
PROCUREMENT INFORMATION: The Division advertised for competitive bids submission for the subject services on the City's Vendor Services website and in the City Bulletin in accordance with the overall provisions of Chapter 329 of the Columbus City Code. The Division of Sewerage and Drainage received two (2) bids on March 3, 2021 from the following companies:
NAME TAX ID DAX # Expiration Status
Danbert Electric Corp 82-2707993 023222 8/22/2021 MAJ
Quality Lines Inc. 31-529667 023933 9/11/2021 MAJ
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION is not requested for this project.
ECONOMIC / ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: This project will provide the necessary power to the tunnel launch shaft for CIP 650724-100000 which will be eliminating sewer overflows to the Olentangy River. It will also allow DOP to expand their service area.
FISCAL IMPACT: This ordinance requires a transfer within and an expenditure of up to $1,917,655.84 within the Sanitary Sewer General Obligation Fund 6109. An amendment to the 2020 Capital Improvement Budget is necessary to align the authority with the expenditure.
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To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a constr...
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