Explanation
1. 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 $681,119.59; in connection with the Underground Street Lighting System Rehabilitation and Betterments Project (Southeast and Southwest Quadrants), otherwise known as Grounding and Bonding. The Division of Power and Water recently encumbered funds for the Northeast and Northwest Quadrants.
2. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened three bids on November 8, 2006. Bids were received from: U.S. Utility Contractor Co. - $681,119.59; Complete General Construction Co. - $811,095.60; and Jess Howard Electric Co. - $927,544.80.
The lowest, responsive and responsible bid was from U.S. Utility Contractor Co. in the amount of $681,119.59. Their Contract Compliance Number is 34-1606689. Additional information regarding each bidder, description of work, contract timeframe and detailed amounts can be found on the attached Legislation Information Form.
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: Emergency action is requested as the grounding and bonding nature of this project will enhance public safety.
4. FISCAL IMPACT: There is sufficient funding in the Voted 1995 and 1999 Street Lighting and Electricity Distribution System Improvements Fund.
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To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a construction contract with U.S. Utility Contractor Co.; in the amount of $681,119.59; for the Underground Street Lighting System Rehabilitation and Betterments Project (Southeast and Southwest Quadrants), otherwise known as Grounding and Bonding; for the Division of Power and Water (Power); to authorize the expenditure of $681,119.59 within the Voted 1995 and 1999 Street Lighting and Electricity Distribution Improvement Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($681,119.59)
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WHEREAS, three bids were received and publicly opened in the ...
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