Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with U.S. Utility Contractor Co. in the amount of $197,010.00 to encumber funds in connection with the UIRF Dennison Place Phase 2 & 3 Street Lighting Improvements Project. The project will include installation of Decorative teardrop style lights on King Avenue between Olentangy River road and High street, and on 5th avenue between Neil Avenue and High St.
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened five (5) bids on December 17, 2014. These bids were received from: U.S. Utility Contractor Co. - $197,010.00, Jess Howard - $213,344.98, Complete General - $226,523.00, Asplundh Construction - $251,453.95, and J. Ranck Electric - $295,438.00.
The lowest and best bid was from U.S. Utility Contractor Co. for $197,010.00. Additional information regarding each bidder, description of work, contract timeframe, detailed amounts and sub-contractors can be found on the attached Legislation Information Form.
FISCAL IMPACT: This project will expend $197,010.00 for the installation of lighting directed by the Project Engineer, and $19,701.00 for inspection and prevailing wage, which will be paid from the Electric G.O. Bonds Fund, Fund 553. ($216,711.00)
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE INFORMATION: Contract Compliance Number, 34-1606689, expires: 1/22/2016, FBE.
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To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with U.S. Utility Contractor Co. for the UIRF Dennison Place Phase 2 & 3 Street Lighting Improvements Project for the Division of Power; and to authorize the transfer of $216,711.00; to amend the 2014 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $216,711.00; and to declare an emergency. ($216,711.00)
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WHEREAS, five (5) bid proposals were received and publicly opened in the offices of the Director of Public Utilities on December 17, 2014 for the constructi...
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