Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Darby Creek Excavating, Inc., in the amount of $499,082.69; to encumber funds with the Division of Design and Construction for inspection, testing and prevailing wage coordination services in the amount of $76,500.00; all in connection with the Westside Neighborhood Stormwater System Improvements Project.
The scope of this contract consists of the installation of approximately 3500 feet of 12 to 18 inch storm sewer at nine separate sites on the Westside of Columbus.
2. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened seven (7) bids on November 3, 2010. These bids were received from: Darby Creek Excavating, Inc. - $499,082.69; Eramo & Sons - $599,648.52; Conie Construction - $696,122.42; Columbus Asphalt Paving - $704,618.13; Danbert, Inc. - $909,312.48; Trucco Construction - $965,063.55 and Mark Allard - $1,270,144.75.
The lowest and best bid was received from Darby Creek Excavating, Inc. for $499,082.69. 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: 31-1345111, expires 03/05/12, Majority
3. FISCAL IMPACT: There is sufficient cash and authority within the Storm Build America Bonds Fund for this project.
Emergency designation is being requested so that construction can commence at the earliest time available and that there be no interruptions in the project or timelines.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a construction contract with Darby Creek Excavating, Inc. for the Westside Neighborhood Stormwater System Improvements Project; to provide for payment of inspection, testing and prevailing wage coordination services to the Division of Design and Construction; to authorize t...
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