Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Viking Painting, LLC, via the City’s Invitation For Bid process, for the Lazelle South Tank Painting Improvements, 690477-100021, in an amount up to $2,744,995.00, and to encumber funds with the Department of Public Service for prevailing wage services in an amount up to $2,000.00, for a total expenditure of $2,746,995.00.
The Division of Water is responsible for providing quality water for consumer use and adequate volume for fire protection. There are currently 38 water tanks in the distribution system and 26 of them are maintained by the City of Columbus, Division of Water. To keep these tanks in optimal condition, each year tank interiors or exteriors are identified to be recoated.
This project provides painting improvements for the maintenance of a steel elevated water storage tank. These improvements will keep this tank in optimal condition and prolong its service life. Regular maintenance inspections have determined that the Lazelle South tank exterior needs to be blasted and recoated at this time. The interior dry area and spots of the interior wet area coating systems also need to be blasted and recoated. The project will include various safety improvements such as fall protection tie-off lugs on the roof and a rooftop handrail opening safety gate. Special consideration towards environmentally friendly operations will be implemented, one of which is the recycling of the Garnet abrasive blast media, which results in significantly reducing the volume of waste sent to the landfill.
Community planning areas: 32 - Far North
TIMELINE: Contract work is required to be completed in a manner acceptable to the City within 180 days from the date that a Notice To Proceed (NTP) is given by the City. The City anticipates issuing a Notice To Proceed on or about May 2025.
ESTIMATED COST OF PROJECT: The bid amount and proposed ...
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