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 $255,675.20 for the Parsons/Schottenstein Revitalization - Southern Gateway Power Relocation Project for the Division of Power and Water (Power).
The Southern Gateway Power Relocation project consists of relocating the existing 15 KV circuit on Goethe Alley between Innis Avenue on the north and Barthman Avenue on the south. The relocation will be one block to the west along Washington Avenue. Along with this relocation the existing secondary and street lighting has to be relocated to clear the site for development. The first development is the South Side Health Center.
2. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened two bids on June 27, 2012. Bids were received from: U.S. Utility Contractor Company - $255,675.20, and Jess Howard Electric - $265,773.23.
The lowest and best bid was from U.S. Utility Contractor Company in the amount of $255,675.20. Their Contract Compliance Number is 34-1606689 (expires 05/31/14, 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: There are several development projects occurring in this area. In order to maintain the time schedule for these projects, it is necessary to immediately relocate the existing power lines.
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. Project funding is being provided by the Department of Development.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a construction contract with U.S. Utility Contractor Company for the Parsons/Schottenstein Revitalization - Southern Gateway Power Relocation Project; to authorize the transfer of $...
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