TITLE
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH AECOM FOR PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE WEST GAHANNA SANITARY RELIEF SEWER PROJECT; AUTHORIZING SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATIONS - CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY
BODY
WHEREAS, on September 9, 2024, the Administration presented the findings and recommendations of the West Side Sewer Evaluation Study, which identified the need for significant sanitary sewer, waterline, drainage, and transportation improvements on the west side of the City to mitigate sanitary sewer overflows; and
WHEREAS, the City solicited Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) for professional design services and received four (4) submittals, conducted interviews, and selected AECOM as the most qualified vendor to perform these services; and
WHEREAS, the scope of services to be provided by AECOM includes, but is not limited to, the design of 1.9 miles of sanitary relief sewer, 1.7 miles of waterline upgrades and replacement, drainage improvements, green infrastructure, hydraulic modeling, and street rebuilds, as well as transportation improvements along West Johnstown Road, including beautification, pedestrian accommodations, and ADA compliant sidewalks; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Engineering recommends awarding a contract for Phase I services in the amount of $2,065,819.00, with a 10% contingency of $206,582.00, for a total authorization not to exceed $2,272,401.00, to cover unforeseen costs; and
WHEREAS, funding for the utility improvement portions of this project has been appropriated in the 2025 Capital Budget, as follows:
66211000-5500 - $867,065.59
65211000-5500 - $389,471.94
63111000-5500 - $505,856.34
32506550-5500 - $75,000.00
WHEREAS, supplemental appropriations from the unencumbered Capital Improvement Fund in the amount of $435,007.03 are required to fully fund the transportation components of the project; and
WHEREAS, the Administration recommends passage of this Ordinance as an emergency measure necessary for the immediate preservation of public peace, property, health, safety, and welfare; to wit: the critical need to coordinate this project with the ongoing Columbia Gas pipeline project to avoid unnecessary delays and conflicts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA, COUNTY OF FRANKLIN, STATE OF OHIO:
Section 1. That the Mayor is hereby authorized to enter into a contract with AECOM, primary offices located at 277 West Nationwide Boulevard, Columbus, Ohio 43215, for professional design services for the West Gahanna Sanitary Relief Sewer project in an amount not to exceed $2,272,401.00, including a 10% contingency, as further detailed in the scope of services attached hereto and incorporated herein as EXHIBIT A.
Section 2. That to fully fund the transportation components of the project, funding in the amount of four hundred thirty-five thousand seven dollars and three cents ($435,007.03) is hereby supplementally appropriated from the unappropriated, unencumbered balance of the Capital Improvement Fund (3250) as follows:
32506550-5500 - $435,007.03
Section 3. That for the reasons set forth in the preamble above, this Ordinance is declared an emergency measure which shall be in full force and effect immediately upon passage by this Council and on the date of signature of approval by the Mayor.