Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Underground Utilities, Inc., for the Lee Ellen Place Area Water Line Improvements, CIP #690236-100128, in an amount up to $3,742,886.35, and to encumber funds with the Department of Public Service for construction administration and inspection services in an amount up to $2,000.00, for a total expenditure of $3,744,886.35.
The purpose of this project is to construct necessary improvements to the water distribution system in the Lee Ellen Place Area. The improvements identified in the scope of work will replace or rehabilitate water lines that have high break histories and require frequent maintenance. The work consists of replacing or rehabilitating approximately 9,900 linear feet of 6-inch, 8-inch, and 12-inch water lines. The streets include Lee Ellen Place, Thorndale Avenue, Amsterdam Avenue, Amsterdam Court, Southgate Drive, Markham Drive, Currier Drive, Delaney Drive, South High Street, and Kingston Avenue.
The Community Area for this ordinance will be 63 - South Side and 64 - Far South.
TIMELINE: All work shall be complete within 270 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. The City anticipates issuing a Notice to Proceed in February 2024.
ESTIMATED COST OF PROJECT:
The bid amount and proposed award amount is $3,742,886.35 including a 10% construction contingency amount that will be utilized to fund needed and approved changes in the work. No contract modifications are anticipated at this time; however, construction exigency might later compel modification of this contract, if unforeseen difficulties are encountered.
Cost summary:
Original Contract $ 3,742,886.35
Future Anticipated Needs $ 0.00
CONTRACT TOTAL $ 3,742,886.35
DPS Davis Bacon Wage Rate Administration $ 2,000.00
$ 3,744,886.35
Construction Administration / Inspection will be performed by Resource...
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