Explanation
1.0 BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to execute a planned modification to the 2020 - 2022 Construction Administration and Inspection Services agreement with H. R. Gray & Associates Inc. for the following Division of Sewerage & Drainage Project:
• Roof Redirection - Blueprint North Linden 1, Agler/Berrell, CIP No. 650871-141001, Planning Area = 40 - North Linden, $365,462.53
1.1. Amount of additional funds to be expended: $365,462.53
Original Agreement Amount: $ 167,845.34 PO228237, PO228238, & PO228239
Modification No. 1 $ 979,361.67 PO235282
Modification No. 2 $ 711,543.64 PO238195 & PO238199
Modification No. 3 $ 255,437.69 PO248167
Modification No. 4 $1,523,581.11 PO265076
Modification No. 5 $ 110,010.07 PO287159, PO287161
Modification No. 6 $ 864,726.79 PO296077, PO296083
Modification No. 7 $ 700,766.27 (PO314887, PO314895, PO314901)
Modification No. 8 $ 703,124.48 (PO322659)
Modification No. 9 $ 569,553.54 (PO330629)
Modification No. 10 $ 540,289.67 (PO330629)
Modification No. 11 (current) $ 365,462.53
Grand Total $7,491,702.80
1.2. Reasons additional goods/services could not be foreseen:
This is a three-year agreement for fiscal years 2020 - 2022 and modifications were anticipated and explained in the original legislation under Ordinance No. 0787-2020.
1.3. Reason other procurement processes are not used:
This is a multi-year contract that will be modified as required to provide construction administration/inspection services for construction projects that bid during the three year (2020-2022) time frame.
1.4. How cost of modification was determined:
The cost was determined by negotiations between H.R. Gray & Associates and the Division of Sewerage & Drainage.
2.0 ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT:
This project will redirect and replace existing downspouts from approximately 544 residential homes to eliminate infiltration entering the sanitary service lateral, thereby decreasing the number/volume of overflows within the sewer system. This project is part of the DOSD’s Wet Weather Integrated Plan in response to a consent order issued by the Ohio EPA.
3.0 FUTURE MODIFICATION(S): The Department anticipates requesting additional future modifications to this contract as new construction projects begin in 2022.
4.0. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE INFO: 31-1050479 | Exp. 6/21/23 | MAJ | DAX #4640
5.0 FISCAL IMPACT: There are sufficient funds and budgetary authority within the Sewer G.O. Bonds Fund - Fund No. 6109 for this project.
Title
To authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify and increase the 2020 - 2022 Construction Administration and Inspection Services agreement with H. R. Gray & Associates, Inc. for the Division of Sewerage & Drainage’s Roof Redirection - Blueprint North Linden 1, Agler/Berrell Project; and to authorize an expenditure up to $365,462.53 within the Sewer General Obligations Bond Fund. ($365,462.53)
Body
WHEREAS, Contract No’s PO228237, PO228238, PO228239 were authorized by Ordinance No. 0787-2020, passed May 4, 2020, executed on June 4, 2020, and approved by the City Attorney on June 9, 2020, to provide Construction Administration and Inspection Services with H.R. Gray & Associates, Inc., for the following projects: Division of Sewerage & Drainage, Stormwater Section’s Holton Park and Eureka Avenue Green Infrastructure Improvements Project; Division of Sewerage & Drainage’s CA-CI for General Construction Projects; and Division of Water’s CA-CI for General Construction Projects; and
WHEREAS, Modification No. 1 under Ordinance No. 1215-2020, identified as Contract No. PO235282, passed June 15, 2020 for Construction Administration and Inspection Services for the Division of Sewerage & Drainage’s Roof Redirection - Blenheim Glencoe Areas 1 and 2 Projects; and
WHEREAS, Modification No. 2 under Ordinance No. 1516-2020, identified as Contract No’s PO238195 & PO238199, passed July 20, 2020 for Construction Administration and Inspection Services for the Division of Water’s Rinehart Public Utilities Complex Water Service Improvements and 910 Dublin Rd. Curb Repair Project and the Harrington Court Area Water Line Improvements Project; and
WHEREAS, Modification No. 3 under Ordinance No. 1911-2020, identified as Contract No. PO248167, passed September 21, 2020 for Construction Administration and Inspection Services for the Division of Sewerage & Drainage, Stormwater Section’s Lehnart Farms/Bolton Field Storm Improvements Project; and
WHEREAS, Modification No. 4 under Ordinance No. 0038-2021, identified as Contract No. PO265076, passed February 1, 2021 for Construction Administration and Inspection Services for the Division of Sewerage & Drainage’s Center Large Diameter Assessment Project; and
WHEREAS, Modification No. 5 under Ordinance No. 1646-2021, identified as Contract No’s PO287159 and PO287161, passed July 19, 2021 for Construction Administration and Inspection Services for the Division of Water’s Smoky Row Booster Station Roof Replacement Project and for CA/CI Services for General Construction Projects; and
WHEREAS, Modification No. 6 under Ordinance No. 2194-2021, identified as Contract No’s PO296077 and PO296083, passed September 20, 2021 for Construction Administration and Inspection Services for the Division of Sewerage & Drainage’s Blueprint Linden Linview Park and TSS Regional Bioretention Basin Projects; and
WHEREAS, Modification No. 7 under Ordinance No. 3323-2021, passed January 31, 2022 for Construction Administration and Inspection Services for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage’s Barnett / E. Deshler HSTS Elimination Project and for the Division of Water’s Homestead Dr. Area Water Line Improvements and Westgate West Tank Footer Repairs and Valve House Demolition Projects; and
WHEREAS, Modification No. 8 under Ordinance No. 0442-2022, passed March 8, 2022 for Construction Administration and Inspection Services for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage’s Lateral Lining - Blueprint North Linden 1, Agler/Berrell Project; and
WHEREAS, Modification No. 9 under Ordinance No. 0533-2022, passed March 21, 2022 for Construction Administration and Inspection Services for the Division of Water’s Edsel Avenue Area Water Line Improvements Project; and
WHEREAS, Modification No. 10 under Ordinance No. 0803-2022, passed April 4, 2022 for Construction Administration and Inspection Services for the Sewerage and Drainage’s Blueprint Sump Pump Volunteer “2022”, Agler/Berrell Project; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to modify and increase the 2020 - 2022 Construction Administration and Inspection Services agreement with H.R. Gray & Associates, Inc. for the Division of Sewerage & Drainage’s Roof Redirection - Blueprint North Linden 1, Agler/Berrell Project; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Utilities anticipates requesting additional future modifications to this contract as new construction projects begin during 2022; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary for this Council to authorize an expenditure of funds within the Sewer G.O. Bonds Fund - Fund No. 6109, for the Division of Sewerage & Drainage; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation of the Division of Sewerage & Drainage, Department of Public Utilities, to authorize the Director to modify and increase the 2020 - 2022 Construction Administration and Inspection Services Agreement with H. R. Gray & Associates, Inc. for the Division of Sewerage & Drainage’s Roof Redirection - Blueprint North Linden 1, Agler/Berrell Project, for the preservation of the public health, peace, property, safety and welfare; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
SECTION 1. That the Director of the Department of Public Utilities is hereby authorized to modify and increase the 2020 - 2022 Construction Administration and Inspection Services agreement with H. R. Gray & Associates, Inc. (FID #31-1268980), 3770 Ridge Mill Drive, Columbus, OH 43206; for the Division of Sewerage & Drainage’s Roof Redirection - Blueprint North Linden 1, Agler/Berrell Project; in accordance with the terms and conditions as shown in the contracts on file with the Department of Public Utilities.
SECTION 2. That this Modification is in compliance with Chapter 329 of Columbus City Codes. The Department anticipates requesting additional future modifications to this contract as new construction projects begin during 2022.
SECTION 3. That an expenditure up to $365,462.53, or so much thereof as may be needed, is hereby authorized in Fund 6109 - Sewer G.O. Bonds Fund, in Object Class 06 - Capital Outlay, per the accounting codes in the attachment to this ordinance.
SECTION 4. 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 5. That the City Auditor is hereby authorized and directed 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 no longer required for said project; except that no transfer shall be made from a project account by monies from more than one source.
SECTION 6. That the City Auditor is authorized to establish proper project accounting numbers as appropriate.
SECTION 7. 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 8. That this ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.