Columbus City Council Approves Franklinton Water Main and Lead Line Replacements
Legislation authorizes more than $6.8 million in contracts and state loan financing to replace aging mains and private lead pipes across South Yale Avenue and nearby Franklinton streets.
Columbus City Council approved legislation authorizing the Yale Avenue Area Water Line Improvements project in Franklinton. The package provides more than $6.8 million for the infrastructure upgrades, which council considered during its Monday, Oct. 26 meeting. The action awards a $6.09 million construction contract to JLD Construction Services, LLC, and authorizes a $739,519 inspection contract modification with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc.
According to city legislation, the project aims to replace existing water lines that have a high break frequency. The work includes installing 9,998 linear feet of new water mains in 8-inch, 6-inch, and 2-inch diameters, as well as replacing privately owned lead and galvanized water service lines. According to municipal records, the streets include S Yale Avenue, Martin Avenue, W Walnut Street, S Davis Avenue, First Alley South of Sullivant Avenue, S Sandusky Street, N Guilford Avenue, Wendell Avenue, First Alley East of N Guilford Avenue, Reed Street, Elmer Street, Union Avenue, First Alley East of Whitehorn Avenue, First Alley North of Union Avenue, Butler Avenue, Vadis Street, S Burgess Avenue, Wicklow Road, S Chase Avenue, and S Westgate Avenue.
The city anticipates issuing a notice to proceed in November 2026. Under the contract, all work shall be completed within 550 calendar days from the notice to proceed. The city advertised an invitation for bids for the Yale Avenue Area Water Line Improvements Project from July 21, 2026, through August 26, 2026. The city received five bids for the project opened on Aug. 26, 2026, with JLD deemed the lowest and best bidder in the amount of $6,088,622.10. As part of its proposal, JLD proposed subcontractors to perform contract work including George J. Igel & Co., Inc., 614 Drains LLC, and Mccoy Excavating Co Inc.
Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. will perform construction administration and inspection services for the project in the amount of $739,519. Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. plans to subcontract with DHDC, Inc..
Funding for the construction contract will be obtained through the Ohio Water Development Authority Direct Loan Program. Under the state loan program's reimbursement structure, Columbus Water and Power will pay invoices for work performed before submitting them to the state authority for repayment. The city legislation is contingent upon the state authority board approving the loan application, with approval expected at the authority's October meeting. In addition, the city allocated $2,000 from the Water Bond Fund to pay the Department of Public Service for prevailing wage services for the project.
Previously, Pique Media reported Columbus City Council was scheduled to vote on Yale Avenue water line contracts, after coverage of council dockets featuring emergency spending, water projects, and zoning hearings.
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Columbus City Council approved legislation authorizing the Yale Avenue Area Water Line Improvements project in Franklinton.
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Columbus City Council approved legislation authorizing the Yale Avenue Area Water Line Improvements project in Franklinton.
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This ordinance authorizes the Director of Columbus Water and Power to enter into a construction contract with JLD Construction Services, LLC via the City’s Invitation For Bid Process for the Yale Avenue Area Water Line Improvements project
Columbus City Council approved legislation authorizing the Yale Avenue Area Water Line Improvements project in Franklinton.
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The Columbus Community is 54 - Franklinton.
The action awards a $6.09 million construction contract to JLD Construction Services, LLC, and authorizes a $739,519 inspection contract modification with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc.
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for a total expenditure of $6,090,622.10.
According to city legislation, the project aims to replace existing water lines that have a high break frequency.
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The goal of this project is to replace or rehabilitate the existing water lines that have a high break frequency.
The work includes installing 9,998 linear feet of new water mains in 8-inch, 6-inch, and 2-inch diameters, as well as replacing privately owned lead and galvanized water service lines.
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Work includes the installation of 9,998 linear feet of 8-inch, 6-inch, and 2-inch water mains, as well as the replacement of privately owned lead and galvanized water service lines, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract.
According to municipal records, the streets include S Yale Avenue, Martin Avenue, W Walnut Street, S Davis Avenue, First Alley South of Sullivant Avenue, S Sandusky Street, N Guilford Avenue, Wendell Avenue, First Alley East of N Guilford Avenue, Reed Street, Elmer Street, Union Avenue, First Alley East of Whitehorn Avenue, First Alley North of Union Avenue, Butler Avenue, Vadis Street, S Burgess Avenue, Wicklow Road, S Chase Avenue, and S Westgate Avenue.
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The streets include S Yale Avenue, Martin Avenue, W Walnut Street, S Davis Avenue, First Alley South of Sullivant Avenue, S Sandusky Street, N Guilford Avenue, Wendell Avenue, First Alley East of N Guilford Avenue, Reed Street, Elmer Street, Union Avenue, First Alley East of Whitehorn Avenue, First Alley North of Union Avenue, Butler Avenue, Vadis Street, S Burgess Avenue, Wicklow Road, S Chase Avenue, and S Westgate Avenue.
The city anticipates issuing a notice to proceed in November 2026.
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The City anticipates issuing a Notice to Proceed in November of 2026.
Under the contract, all work shall be completed within 550 calendar days from the notice to proceed.
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All work shall be completed within 550 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed.
The city advertised an invitation for bids for the Yale Avenue Area Water Line Improvements Project from July 21, 2026, through August 26, 2026.
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An Invitation for Bids for the Yale Avenue Area Water Line Improvements Project was advertised on the Vendor Services and Bid Express websites from July 21, 2026, through August 26, 2026.
The city received five bids for the project opened on Aug. 26, 2026, with JLD deemed the lowest and best bidder in the amount of $6,088,622.10.
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Five bids were received for the project and opened on August 26, 2026.
The city received five bids for the project opened on Aug. 26, 2026, with JLD deemed the lowest and best bidder in the amount of $6,088,622.10.
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JLD Construction Services, LLC's bid was deemed the lowest, best, most responsive and responsible bid in the amount of $6,088,622.10.
As part of its proposal, JLD proposed subcontractors to perform contract work including George J. Igel & Co., Inc., 614 Drains LLC, and Mccoy Excavating Co Inc.
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As part of their proposal JLD Construction Services, LLC has proposed the following subcontractors to perform contract work:
As part of its proposal, JLD proposed subcontractors to perform contract work including George J. Igel & Co., Inc., 614 Drains LLC, and Mccoy Excavating Co Inc.
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George J. Igel & Co., Inc.
As part of its proposal, JLD proposed subcontractors to perform contract work including George J. Igel & Co., Inc., 614 Drains LLC, and Mccoy Excavating Co Inc.
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614 Drains LLC
As part of its proposal, JLD proposed subcontractors to perform contract work including George J. Igel & Co., Inc., 614 Drains LLC, and Mccoy Excavating Co Inc.
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Mccoy Excavating Co Inc
Funding for the construction contract will be obtained through the Ohio Water Development Authority Direct Loan Program.
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Funding for the construction contract will be obtained through the Ohio Water Development Authority (OWDA) Direct Loan Program.
Under the state loan program's reimbursement structure, Columbus Water and Power will pay invoices for work performed before submitting them to the state authority for repayment.
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The Ohio Water Development Authority Direct Loan Program is a reimbursement program. Columbus Water and Power will pay invoices for the work performed and then submit them to OWDA for reimbursement.
The city legislation is contingent upon the state authority board approving the loan application, with approval expected at the authority's October meeting.
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This loan is expected to be approved at the OWDA October Board meeting. This ordinance is contingent upon the OWDA Board approving the loan application.
In addition, the city allocated $2,000 from the Water Bond Fund to pay the Department of Public Service for prevailing wage services for the project.
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Funds in the amount of $2,000.00 are available and appropriated within the Water Bond Fund, Fund 6006, Project 690236, to pay the Department of Public Service to perform prevailing wage services for the project.
Columbus City Council Scheduled to Vote on Yale Avenue Water Line Contracts
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The package provides more than $6.8 million for the infrastructure upgrades, which council considered during its Monday, Oct. 26 meeting.
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totaling more than $6.8 million for the infrastructure upgrades.
The package provides more than $6.8 million for the infrastructure upgrades, which council considered during its Monday, Oct. 26 meeting.
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Columbus City Council convenes for its regular meeting on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in Council Chambers.
Previously, Pique Media reported Columbus City Council was scheduled to vote on Yale Avenue water line contracts, after coverage of council dockets featuring emergency spending, water projects, and zoning hearings.
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Columbus City Council Scheduled to Vote on Yale Avenue Water Line Contracts
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The action awards a $6.09 million construction contract to JLD Construction Services, LLC, and authorizes a $739,519 inspection contract modification with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc.
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This modification is for Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. to perform construction administration/ inspection services for the Yale Avenue Area Water Line Improvements project CIP 690236-100163 in the amount of $739,519.00.
Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. will perform construction administration and inspection services for the project in the amount of $739,519.
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This modification is for Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. to perform construction administration/ inspection services for the Yale Avenue Area Water Line Improvements project CIP 690236-100163 in the amount of $739,519.00.
Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. plans to subcontract with DHDC, Inc..
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Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. plans to subcontract with the following company:
Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. plans to subcontract with DHDC, Inc..
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DHDC, Inc.
Columbus City Council Dockets Feature Emergency Spending, Water Projects, and Zoning Hearings
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Previously, Pique Media reported Columbus City Council was scheduled to vote on Yale Avenue water line contracts, after coverage of council dockets featuring emergency spending, water projects, and zoning hearings.
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Columbus City Council Dockets Feature Emergency Spending, Water Projects, and Zoning Hearings