Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a professional engineering services agreement with Hatch Associates Consultants, Inc. for the Large Diameter Condition Assessment (LDCA) Project - Phase 2, in an amount up to $1,368,761.76 for Division of Sewerage & Drainage, Stormwater Section CIP No. 610055-100002.
The general scope of this Project is as follows: the Consultant shall investigate all relevant data sources, field conditions and records; perform all required assessments, inspections, and video recordings, and submit the relevant data to the City.
The Consultant shall be responsible for the professional quality, technical accuracy, timely completion, and the coordination of all assessments and reports.
The Community Planning Area: 57 (Mid East)
FUTURE RENEWAL(S)/MODIFICATION(S): Future renewals are anticipated for project.
TIMELINE: Inspection and assessment work is anticipated to begin in September 2021, with completion of the study phase (current contract) occurring in March 2023. Following the study phase, a design phase will be initiated in November 2023 and completed in May 2025. A construction phase is anticipated to follow from February 2026 through February 2027.
ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT:
This project will enable the City to systematically inspect and rehabilitate its large diameter storm sewer infrastructure.
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."
Proposals were opened on April 9, 2021. The Department received five (5) proposals from Hatch Associates Consultants, Inc.; American Structurepoint, Inc.; Dynotec, Inc.; ms consultants, inc.; and Kokosing Construction Com...
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