Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Danbert, Inc. for the Blueprint Hilltop - Palmetto/Westgate Integrated Solutions Project, CIP #650870-100801, in an amount up to $7,111,031.96, and to encumber funds with the Department of Public Service for prevailing wage services in an amount up to $2,000.00 for the project.
This project consists of constructing bioretention basins/rain gardens within the Right-of-Way and on City owned properties in the Hilltop/Westgate area to store and treat storm water runoff as part of the City of Columbus’ Wet Weather Integrated Plan mandated by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.
ORD 3120-2022 authorized the Director of Public Utilities to apply for and execute a loan agreement with the Ohio Water Pollution Control Loan Fund (WPCLF) in an amount up to $5,800,000.00 for the construction of this project. The construction bids came in higher than estimated, so it is necessary to also request City Council's approval to accept a loan for the construction of this project in an amount up to $7,300,000.00.
The Community Planning Area is “53 - Greater Hilltop”.
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT
This project will capture and treat non-point source storm water runoff in order to improve water quality within the receiving streams. Several public meetings were conducted to incorporate stakeholder input into the project design.
3. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD
An Invitation for Bids for the Blueprint Hilltop - Palmetto/Westgate Integrated Solutions Project was advertised on the Vendor Services and Bid Express websites from 1/4/23 through 2/22/23. Two bids were received for the project and were opened on 2/22/23. The following companies submitted bids:
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