Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with George J. Igel & Co., Inc., in the amount of $2,667,692.38; to encumber funds with the Division of Design and Construction for inspection, testing, and prevailing wage coordination services in the amount of $320,000.00; for the Innis Area Water Line Improvements Project, Division of Power and Water Contract Number 1163.
This project consists of installing approximately 14,400 linear feet of 6-inch, 8-inch, and 12-inch water lines. The project is to replace or rehabilitate water lines that have a high break history.
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT: The goal of this project is to replace or rehabilitate water lines that have a high break frequency and, in some cases, increase the size of currently under-sized water lines. Replacement of these water lines will decrease the burden on water maintenance operations. The new lines constructed under this project should eliminate the pattern of frequent water line breaks and improve Department revenue through reducing unbilled water loss. The Neighborhood Liaison(s) will be contacted and informed of this project during the construction phase. Further community outreach may result through the Neighborhood Liaison Program.
3. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened six bids on October 31, 2012 from: George J. Igel & Co., Inc. - $2,667,692.38; Elite Excavating Co. of Ohio - $2,705,257.70; Shelly & Sands, Inc. - $2,815,466.11; Conie Construction Co. - $3,009,550.00; McDaniel's Construction Corp. - $3,141,186.54; John Eramo & Sons, Inc. - $3,675,949.70.
Searches in the Excluded Party List System (Federal) and the Findings for Recovery list (State) produced no findings against George J. Igel & Co., Inc.
4. FISCAL IMPACT: This expenditure is included in the Wate...
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