Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into professional engineering services agreement with Dynotec to provide general engineering design services for Urban Infrastructure Recovery Fund (UIRF) street lighting projects, under Capital Improvement Project Number 440007-100024. Services will be authorized on a task order basis as needed. One consultant will be awarded the contract in the amount of $100,000, funded for a minimum one year period, with annual renewal options for two additional years at $100,000 each. First year projects are the design of pedestrian scale lighting on median parkways in the Franklinton area on Dakota Ave and Guilford St.
PROCUREMENT: The Division of Power advertised for a Request for Proposals (RFP’s) for the subject services on the City’s Vendor Services website and the Bonfire website and were opened on July 29, 2022 in accordance with the overall provisions of Section 329 of the Columbus City Codes. The Division of Power received five (5) responses from Advanced Engineering Consultants, Dynotec, Inc, EMH&T, ms consultants, and SINGH + Associates, Inc. The proposals were evaluated by the Evaluation Committee and scored them based on the criteria within Columbus City Codes Chapter 329. The Department of Public Utilities recommends the agreement be awarded to Dynotec, Inc.
PROJECT TIMELINE: It is estimated that the notice to proceed will occur in December 2022. All work shall be substantially completed within 270 calendar days of the notice to proceed with final completion to occur within 365 days.
EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: An emergency designation is requested in order to meet project timelines so better lighting can be installed for safety and security of residents.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE NUMBER: 31-1319961 | MBE | EXP 4/18/2024 | Vendor # 005053
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT: This contract will design street lighting improvements in areas identified by the...
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