Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with DLZ Ohio for professional engineering services for the Heyl Avenue Area Water Line Improvements project, CIP #690236-100135.
The purpose of this project is to construct necessary improvements to the water distribution system in the Heyl Avenue Area. The improvements identified in the scope of work will replace or rehabilitate water lines that have high break histories and require frequent maintenance. This project includes replacing or rehabilitating approximately 11,260 linear feet of water lines. The streets include Heyl Avenue, South 17th Street, South 18th Street, First Alley South of Mithoff Street, Ann Street, South Champion Avenue, Reinhard Avenue, East 5th Avenue, Joyce Avenue, East 4th Avenue, Bliss Street, and South Hampton Road.
This project will perform work within the following Columbus Communities Areas: North Central (49), Mid East (57), and South Side (63).
TIMELINE & FUTURE RENEWAL(S): The duration of the design phase for this project is 15 months. It is estimated the end of this contract will occur in 2024.
ESTIMATED COST OF PROJECT: The contract amount is to be $399,165.17 including a 15% contingency that will be utilized to fund needed and approved changes in the work. No contract modifications are anticipated at this time; however, design exigency might later compel modification of this contract if unforeseen difficulties are encountered.
Original Contract $399,165.17
Future Anticipated Needs $ 0.00
CONTRACT TOTAL $399,165.17
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT
The goal of this project is to replace or rehabilitate existing water lines that have a high break frequency. Replacement of these water lines will improve water service, decrease burden on water maintenance operations, and reduce wat...
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