Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into construction contracts with Darby Creek Excavating, Inc. and Conie Construction Co., for the Emergency Water Main Repairs - 2011 Project, Division of Power and Water Contract Number 1172.
This project will provide labor and equipment to complete emergency repairs within the water distribution system. The contract is utilized when the work to be performed exceeds the ability or capacity of the Water Distribution section. Special Provision SP-21 reserves the right for the City to award a second contract to the second lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder. It is in the best interest of the City to award this contract to two different vendors as these contracts are primarily used during the winter months, when there is a greater chance of water main breaks, and the first company cannot attend to more than one emergency at the same time.
2. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened four bids on October 13, 2010. Bids were received from: Darby Creek Excavating, Inc. - $323,057.90; Conie Construction Co. - $350,779.00; Bale Contracting, Inc. - $358,512.00; and John Eramo & Sons, Inc. - $380,528.50.
The lowest, responsive, and responsible bid was from Darby Creek Excavating, Inc. in the amount of $323,057.90. Their Contract Compliance Number is 31-1345111 (3/5/12, Majority).
The second lowest, responsive, and responsible bid was from Conie Construction Co. in the amount of $350,779.00. Their Contract Compliance Number is 31-0800904 (11/10/10, Majority).
Additional information regarding each bidder, description of work, contract time frame and detailed amounts can be found on the attached Information form.
3. FISCAL IMPACT: A transfer of funds within the Water Build America Bonds Fund will be necessary, as well as an amendment to the 2010 Capital Improvements Budget.
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