Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement with Korda/Nemeth Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $181,700.00, for professional engineering services for the Canyon Drive Water Line Improvements Project, Division of Power and Water Contract Number 1107.
This project consists of preparing detailed engineering plans that are suitable for bidding and constructing various waterline improvements. The five locations and work descriptions are described below.
1. Construct a 6-inch water main in Foster Street from the existing 6-inch water main in Northridge Road to the existing 6-inch water main in Blenheim Road. Transfer all existing taps to the new water main and abandon the existing 2-inch water main. (Approximately 300 feet)
2. Transfer all existing taps from the existing 2-inch water main in Glenmont Place, between Glenmont Avenue and Canyon Drive, to the existing 8-inch water main. Abandon the existing 2-inch water main.
3. Construct an 8-inch water main, including fire hydrants, in Lenappe Drive from the existing 8-inch water main in Overbrook Drive to a proposed 8-inch water main in Canyon Drive North. Transfer all existing taps to the new water main and abandon the existing 8-inch water main. (Approximately 1,350 feet)
4. Construct an 8-inch water main, including fire hydrants, in Canyon Drive from Sharon Avenue east to the intersection of Canyon Drive North and Canyon Drive. Transfer all existing taps to the new water main and abandon the existing 8-inch water main. (Approximately 2,400 feet)
5. Construct an 8-inch water main, including fire hydrants, in Overbrook Drive from Cooke Road to Yaronia Drive. Then from Yaronia Drive to Wynding Drive. Transfer all existing taps to the new water main and abandon the existing water mains. (Approximately 1,600 feet)
2. BID INFORMATION: The selection of the firm providing the professional engineering services ha...
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