Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with George J. Igel & Company, Inc. in the amount of $931,169.76; to encumber funds with the Design and Construction Division for inspection, testing, and prevailing wage coordination services in the amount of $141,000.24; all in connection with the Southwesterly Compost Facility Stormwater Diversion Swale Improvements Project.
The work for which proposals are invited consists of all labor and materials for the construction of approximately 29,146 cubic yards of excavation; 6,584 cubic yards of embankment; 174 cubic yards of rock channel protection; 4,373 feet of 12-inch ditch underdrain, as per plan; 75 feet of 15-inch storm sewer; 112 feet of 30-inch storm sewer; 195 feet of 36-inch storm sewer; 340 feet of 42-inch storm sewer; manholes, catch basins, headwalls and endwalls.
This project includes $1,072,170.00 for Stormwater Improvements as directed by the Project Engineer, which will be paid from the Storm Recovery Zone Super Build America Bonds Fund.
2. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened four (4) bids on May 23, 2012. These bids were received from: George J. Igel-$931,169.76, John Eramo - $1,022,128.08, Darby Creek Excavating - $1,297,074.18, and Complete General - $1,410,224.40.
The lowest and best bid was from George J. Igel & Company, Inc. for $931,169.76. Additional information regarding each bidder, description of work, contract timeframe, detailed amounts and sub-contractors can be found on the attached Legislation Information Form.
Contract Compliance Information: 31-4214570, expires 02/22/2013, Majority
Searches in the Excluded Party List System (Federal) and the Findings for Recovery list (State) produced no findings against George J. Igel & Company, Inc.
3. FISCAL IMPACT: A transfer of $72,170.00 is needed to provide sufficient cash for this project in the S...
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