Explanation
1.0 BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Conie Construction Co. for the 2021 Fire Hydrant Replacements Project; in an amount up to $1,222,815.00; for Division of Water Capital Improvements Project No. 690527-100004, Contract No. 2355.
Funds in the amount of $2,000.00 will also be encumbered with the Department of Public Service for Prevailing Wage services.
This project will replace damaged fire hydrants at various locations within the City of Columbus, and such other work as may be necessary to complete the contract in accordance with the plans and specifications.
The Community Planning Area is “99-Citywide” since work will be performed throughout the City of Columbus.
2.0 ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT: This project provides for general rehabilitation of the water distribution system and includes the repair or replacement of existing fire hydrants. The replacement hydrants will provide adequate fire flows and improve water quality throughout the system. In addition to providing firefighting capabilities, these hydrants may also be utilized for flushing water mains, releasing trapped air, and as a resource to determine if a successful main shut has occurred.
3.0 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened three (3) bids on October 27, 2021 from Conie Construction, Danbert, and John Eramo & Sons.
3.1 PRE-QUALIFICATION STATUS: Conie Construction Co. and all proposed subcontractors have met code requirements with respect to pre-qualification, pursuant to relevant sections of Columbus City Code Chapter 329.
Conie Construction’s bid was deemed the lowest, best, most responsive and responsible bid in the amount of $1,222,815.00. Their Contract Compliance Number is 31-0800904 (expires 2/18/23, Majority) and their DAX Vendor Account No. is 4320....
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