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:
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NAME |
TAX ID |
DAX # |
Expiration |
Status |
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Danbert Electric Corp |
82-2707993 |
023222 |
8/22/2021 |
MAJ |
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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 construction contract with Danbert Electrical Corporation for the Lower Olentangy Tunnel - Temporary Electrical Service to Gowdy Field; to authorize the transfer within of up to $1,917,655.84 from the Sanitary Sewer General Obligation Bond Fund; to authorize the expenditure of up to $1,915,655.84 from the Sanitary General Obligation Bond Fund; to authorize an expenditure up to $2,000.00 for prevailing wage services to the Department of Public Services from the Sanitary General Obligation Bonds Fund; and to amend the 2020 Capital Improvement Budget. ($1,917,655.84)
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WHEREAS, the Division of Sewerage and Drainage advertised for competitive bids for the Lower Olentangy Tunnel - Temporary Electrical Service to Gowdy Field, and two (2) bids were received on March 24, 2021; and
WHEREAS, Danbert Electrical Corporation had the lowest, best, responsive, and responsible bid according to the bid tabulation and quality factor form evaluation; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to execute a construction contract with Danbert Electrical Corporation. for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage’s Lower Olentangy Tunnel - Temporary Electrical Service to Gowdy Field; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the transfer within and expenditure of up to $1,915,655.84 from the Sanitary G.O. Voted Bonds Fund 6109 for the Lower Olentangy Tunnel - Temporary Electrical Service to Gowdy Field; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the transfer within and expenditure of up to $2,000.00 from the Sanitary G.O. Voted Bonds Fund 6109 for Prevailing Wage Services to the Department of Public Service; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation of the Department of Public Utilities to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to execute a construction contract with Danbert Electrical Corporation; for the preservation of the public health, peace, property, and safety; now, therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of Public Utilities is hereby authorized to enter into a construction contract with Danbert Electrical Corporation, 7991 Memorial Dr., Plain City, Ohio 43064; for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage’s Lower Olentangy Tunnel - Temporary Electrical Service to Gowdy Field, in accordance with the terms and conditions as shown in the agreement on file in the office of the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to obtain the necessary prevailing wage services from the Department of Public Services up to a maximum amount of $2,000.00.
SECTION 2. That the 2020 Capital Improvement Plan is amended per the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 3. That the transfer within and expenditure of up to $1,917,655.84 inclusive of $2,000.00 to the Department of Public Service for prevailing wage services, or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 4. That the said company, Danbert Electrical Corporation, shall perform the work to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Utilities and the Administrator of the Division of Sewerage and Drainage.
SECTION 5. That the City Auditor is hereby authorized to transfer any unencumbered balance in the project account to the unallocated balance within the same fund upon receipt of certification by the Director of the Department administering said project that the project has been completed and the monies are no longer required for said project; except that no transfer shall be made from a project by monies from more than one source.
SECTION 6. That the funds necessary to carry out the purpose of this ordinance are hereby deemed appropriated and the City Auditor shall establish such accounting codes as necessary.
SECTION 7. That the City Auditor is authorized to establish proper project accounting numbers as appropriate.
SECTION 8. That the City Auditor is authorized to make any accounting changes to revise the funding source for all contracts or contract modifications associated with this ordinance.
SECTION 9. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.