Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Environmental Remediation Contractor LLC for the Merchant Road and R3 Property Demolition, CIP #690607-100000, in an amount up to $316,573.50.
The Merchant Road Quarry property is part of the overall Fourth Water Plant (FWP) site. The purpose of this project is to demolish structures and remove equipment at the Merchant Road Quarry and the Upground Reservoir R3 Property, including hazardous materials abatement and fuel tank removal. By undertaking these demolition and removal tasks, the project will not only mitigate potential environmental and safety risks, but also create a clean and conducive environment for future projects.
The Community Planning Area is 99 - Citywide, this project will service several Columbus Communities.
TIMELINE: All work shall be substantially complete within 150 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed, with the Final Completion to occur within 180 calendar days. The City anticipates issuing a Notice to Proceed in second quarter 2024.
ESTIMATED COST OF PROJECT
The bid amount and proposed award amount is $316,573.50, including a 15% construction contingency amount that will be utilized to fund needed and approved changes in the work. No contract modifications are anticipated at this time; however, construction exigency might later compel modification of this contract, if unforeseen difficulties are encountered.
Cost summary:
Original Contract $316,573.50
Future Anticipated Needs $ 0.00
CONTRACT TOTAL $316,573.50
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT
The project to demolish unnecessary structures and remove equipment at the Merchant Road Quarry and the Upground Reservoir R3 Property brings economic benefits by clearing dilapidated structures and ensuring environmental safety through hazardous mat...
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