Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with U.S. Utility Contractor Company, in the amount of $66,476.12; to encumber funds with the Department of Public Service, Design and Construction Division for inspection, testing and prevailing wage coordination services in the amount of $10,000.00; all in connection with the Street Lighting Improvements for the Agler Road area for the Division of Power and Water (Power).
Street Lighting Improvements for Agler Road consists of the installation of street lighting in the area South of Agler Road, between Clubhouse Drive and Brentnell Avenue. This installation will consist of the installation of overhead wood street lighting poles with 120 volt LED luminaires. Additions to the existing lighting on Agler Road will also be required using overhead wood poles and High Pressure Sodium (HPS) luminaires.
2. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened three bids on June 27, 2012. Bids were received from: U.S. Utility Contractor Company - $66,476.12; Complete General - $77,020.90; and Jess Howard Electric - $78,376.44.
The lowest and best bid was from U.S. Utility Contractor Company in the amount of $66,476.12. Their Contract Compliance Number is 34-1606689 (expires 01/13/14, FBE). Additional information regarding each bidder, description of work, contract time frame and detailed amounts can be found on the attached Information form.
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: This emergency designation is a result of neighborhood citizen complaints. The installation of these street lights will address safety concerns in this area.
4. FISCAL IMPACT A transfer of cash and amendment to the 2012 Capital Improvements Budget is needed to provide sufficient cash and authority for this expenditure.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a construction contract with U.S. Utility Contractor Company; t...
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