Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Storts Excavation, Inc., in the amount of $623,975.00; for the Fire Hydrant Replacements - 2011 Project, Division of Power and Water Contract Number 1177.
This project consists of replacing damaged fire hydrants throughout the City on an "as needed" basis. This project is needed to maximize the fire protection capabilities of the water distribution system by minimizing the number of fire hydrants out of service at any one time. Includes all associated costs to replace the infrastructure.
2. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened seven bids on June 15, 2011. Bids were received from: Storts Excavation, Inc. - $623,975.00; Darby Creek Excavating, Inc. - $649,368.34; Conie Construction Co. - $691,212.50; Danbert Inc. - $720,026.23; Downing Construction Co. - $757,262.00; John Eramo & Sons, Inc. - $827,640.00; and Columbus Asphalt Paving Co. - $976,497.50.
The lowest and best bid was from Storts Excavation, Inc. in the amount of $623,975.00. Their Contract Compliance Number is 31-1464608 (expires 10/22/11, Majority). Additional information regarding each bidder, description of work, contract time frame and detailed amounts can be found on the attached Information form.
Searches in the Excluded Party List System (Federal) and the Findings for Recovery list (State) produced no findings against Storts Excavation, Inc.
3. FISCAL IMPACT This legislation includes a transfer of funds within the Water Build America Bonds Fund and an amendment to the 2011 Capital Improvements Budget.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a construction contract with Storts Excavation, Inc. for the Fire Hydrant Replacements - 2011 Project; to authorize a transfer and expenditure of $623,975.00 within the Water Build America Bonds Fund; and to amend the 2011 Capital Impro...
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