Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract agreement with Quality Lines, Inc. for the Circuit 14041 Reliability Improvements project, CIP No. 670830-100002, in an amount up to $1,996,571.93 for the Division of Power.
The goal of this project is to improve the reliability of Circuit 14041. This involves replacing rotten wood distribution poles, damaged crossarms, potted porcelain fused cutouts, gapped lighting arresters, and main line conductor. In addition, new electronic reclosers, gang-operated air breaks, and solid blade disconnects will be installed to improve operational flexibility. To minimize the number of customers interrupted by future unplanned outages, over most fused cutouts will have their fuse link changed to make sure the system protection is properly coordinated. System neutrals will also be added to improve safety and system protection.
The planning area for this project is “Citywide” (Planning Area 99).
ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT:
Economic impact will be the improvement of electrical reliability in business corridors of Livingston Ave, James Rd, and Alum Creek Dr.
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened three (3) bids on April 28, 2021: Quality Lines, Inc. - $1,996,571.93; New River Electrical - $2,878,133.22, and U.S. Utility Contractor - $3,690,542.31. One of the bids opened on April 28, 2021 was non-responsive: New River Electrical.
PRE-QUALIFICATION STATUS: Quality Lines, Inc. has met code requirements with respect to pre-qualification, pursuant to relevant sections of Columbus City Code Chapter 329.
Quality Lines, Inc.’s bid was deemed the lowest, best, most responsive and responsible bid in the amount of $1,996,571.93. Quality Lines, Inc.’s Contract Compliance Number is 31-529667 (expires 9/11/21, MAJ); DAX Vendor Ac...
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