Provide an allowance in the bid for utility aid-to-construction cost as follows: i. Electric: $23,000.00 The City of Columbus (hereinafter "City") is accepting bids for CITY HALL ELECTRICAL UPGRADE REBID 570109-100000, the work for which includes upgrading the AEP service to 480 Volts for the City Hall Building at 90 W Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio. City Hall currently has municipal power as its primary power service. The scope of this project includes a new transfer switch, backup power for security operations, and all associated work as may be necessary to complete the contract. Questions pertaining to the drawings and specifications, IFB, and/or other contract documents must be submitted in writing only to the A/E, Advanced Engineering Consultants, ATTN: Kevin McCaughey, via email [kevin.mccaughey@aecmep.com] prior to August 23, 2023 at 12:00 PM local time. No phone calls will be accepted. Questions regarding the IFB (excluding the drawings and specifications) should be submitted to Jennifer Henderson Thomas, City of Columbus, Office of Construction Management, via email [jrhenderson@columbus.gov] prior to August 23, 2023 at 12:00 PM local time. Bidders are required to submit bids using current prevailing wage rates on Public Improvements in Franklin County and the City of Columbus, Ohio, as determined by the Ohio Bureau of Employment Services, Wage and Hour Division. See Section IV (Contract) for the Prevailing Wage Determination Cover Letter and Prevailing Wage Rate information. For further information, call (614) 644-2239 or visit electronically. All work shall be substantially complete within 730 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed. The City may cancel the IFB, reject any or all bids in whole or in part, waive technicalities, and/or advertise for new bids, without liability to the City and when in the best interest of the City. The City shall have 180 calendar days from the date of the bid opening to provide the bidder a Notice of Award. During this 180 period, the bidder agrees to hold their bid prices.