Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Storts Excavation, in the amount of $495,708.00; to encumber funds with the Transportation Division for inspection, testing and prevailing wage coordination services in the amount of $76,000.00; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer a total of $171,708.00 within the Storm Sewer Bond Fund; to amend the 2006 Capital Improvements Budget; all in connection with the Marsdale Ave. Stormwater System Improvements Project.
2. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened ten bids on June 7, 2006. Bids were received from: Storts Excavation - $495,708.00; Columbus Asphalt Paving - $509,231.40; Tata Excavating - $562,778.87; Nickolas M. Savko & Sons - $563,343.00; Conie Construction - $591,961.81; John Eramo & Sons - $601,472.75; Double Z Construction - $618,762.00; George J. Igel & Co., Inc. - $659,266.80; McDaniel's Construction - $657,715.28; and Complete General Construction Co. - $779,478.00.
The lowest and best bid was from Storts Excavation in the amount of $495,708.00. Their Contract Compliance Number is 31-1464608. Additional information regarding each bidder, description of work, contract timeframe and detailed amounts can be found on the attached Legislation Information Form.
3. FISCAL IMPACT: The Division is requesting an amendment to the 2006 Capital Improvements Budget for purposes of establishing sufficient budget authority for this expenditure. Additionally, this legislation includes a transfer of funds within the Storm Sewer Bonds Fund.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a construction contract with Storts Excavation in the amount of $495,708.00; to provide for payment of inspection, material testing and related services to the Transportation Division in the amount of $76,000.00; for the Marsdale Ave. Stormwater System Improvements Proj...
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