Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with General Temperature Control, Inc., via the City’s Invitation For Bid process, for the SWWTP WAC Electrical Room HVAC Unit H53 project, CIP #650265-100202, in an amount up to $471,900.00, and to encumber funds with the Department of Public Service for prevailing wage services in an amount up to $2,000.00, for a total expenditure of $473,900.00.
Work under this project consists of replacement of the Southerly Wastewater Treatment Plant HVAC Unit H53. This unit maintains proper environmental controls for essential process equipment, electrical equipment, furnishings, structures, and documents. This unit is past its useful life, is failing, and is becoming increasingly difficult to repair and maintain.
Community Planning Area: 64 Far South
TIMELINE: All work shall be substantially complete within 210 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed, with final completion to occur within 240 calendar days. The City anticipates issuing a Notice to Proceed in September 2024.
ESTIMATED COST OF PROJECT: The bid amount and proposed award amount is $471,900.00, 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 (current) $471,900.00
Future Anticipated Needs $0.00
CONTRACT TOTAL $471,900.00
Prevailing Wage Services $2,000.00
TOTAL EXPENDITURE $473,900.00
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVAN...
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