Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Danbert, Inc., Inc. for the Town Street Water Line Improvements Project; in an amount up to $1,721,697.89; and to encumber funds with the Department of Public Service, Design and Construction Division for prevailing wage services in the amount of $2,000.00, for Division of Water Capital Improvements Project No. 690236-100114, Contract No. 2197.
The purpose of the project is to replace the existing 12" water main in Town Street from 4th Street to Grant Avenue with a new 12" water main and to replace the water main in 6th Street with a new 8" water main. Replacement of these lines will improve water service, decrease burden on water maintenance operations, and reduce water loss.
Planning Area - 55 - Downtown
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT:
There have been recent breaks on the existing water main which have impacted the operations of Grant Hospital. The Division of Water has made it a priority to replace this main to minimize future impacts to the hospital. The Neighborhood Liaison(s) was contacted and informed of this project. Further community outreach may result through the Neighborhood Liaison Program.
3.0 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened six bids on January 16, 2019 from:
1. Danbert, Inc. $1,721,697.89
2. Shelly & Sands, Inc. $1,999,151.95
3. Kenmore Construction Co. $2,638,497.90
4. Complete General Constr. $2,982,186.33
5. John Eramo & Sons, Inc. $3,076,432.85
6. Boss Excavating & Grading ...
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