Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Evans Mechwart Hambleton & Tilton, Inc. (EMH&T) for professional engineering services for the Youngs Drive Area Water Line Improvements project, CIP #690236-100155, in an amount up to $352,350.40.
The purpose of this project is to construct necessary improvements to the water distribution system in the Youngs Drive Area. The improvements identified in the scope of work will replace or rehabilitate water lines that have high break histories and require frequent maintenance. This project includes replacing or rehabilitating approximately 10,655 linear feet of 2-inch, 6-inch, 8-inch water lines and transferring existing services. The streets include Roche Place, Arborwood Drive, Arborwood Court, Ironwood Court, Tamarack Court North, Tamarack Court South, Newbury Court, Kildale Court, and Greenglen Court.
This project is located within the following Community Planning Area: Northland (35)
TIMELINE & FUTURE RENEWAL(S): The duration of the design phase for this project is expected to be 12 months. It is estimated the end of this contract will occur in 2025.
ESTIMATED COST OF PROJECT: The contract amount is to be $352,350.40 including a 15% contingency that will be utilized to fund needed and approved changes in the work. No contract modifications are anticipated at this time; however, design exigency might later compel modification of this contract if unforeseen difficulties are encountered.
Original Contract $352,350.40
Future Anticipated Needs $ 0.00
CONTRACT TOTAL $352,350.40
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT
The goal of this project is to replace or rehabilitate existing water lines that have a high break frequency. Replacement of these water lines will improve water service, decrease burden on wa...
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