Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Trucco Construction Company in the amount of $1,506,397.31, for the Cooke Road 20" Water Line Improvements Project, Division of Power and Water Contract Number 2006.
This is a joint project between the Department of Public Utilities and the Franklin County Engineer's Office. The Public Utilities portion of this project consists of installing a 20-inch water line and appurtenances; the Franklin County portion consists of replacing a 9-foot x 6-foot culvert and resurfacing the roadway within the county Right-of-Way.
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL
FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT: The goal of this project is to improve the existing infrastructure along Cooke Road from I-71 to Maize Road. This includes replacing the existing 20-inch water line from I-71 to Maize Road. This water line was in conflict with the proposed culvert the Franklin County Engineer's Office needed to install. The new water line constructed under this project will replace a line that needed to be replaced due to its condition and material type. Replacement of this water line will decrease burden on water maintenance operations. The Neighborhood Liaison(s) will be contacted and informed of this project during the design phase. Further community outreach may result through the Neighborhood Liaison Program.
3. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened five bids on June 13, 2012 from: Trucco Construction Company - $1,506,397.31; Conie Construction Co. - $1,531,354.00; John Eramo & Sons, Inc. - $1,538,461.10; Nickolas Savko & Sons, Inc. - $1,580,669.09; and George J. Igel & Co. - $1,600,318.45.
Trucco Construction Company's bid was deemed the lowest, most responsive and responsible bid in the amount of $1,506,397.31. Their Contract Compliance Number is 31-1293605 (expires...
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