Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with D & M Painting Corp. for the Rome-Hilliard West Tank Painting Improvements project, C.I.P. Number 690477-100020, in an amount up to $1,732,758.50, and to establish an encumbrance to pay the Department of Public Service for prevailing wage services in an amount up to $2,000.00, for a total expenditure of $1,734,758.50.
This project provides painting improvements for the maintenance of a steel elevated water storage tank that has a 2 million gallon capacity. These improvements will keep this tank in optimal condition and prolong its service life. Regular maintenance inspections have determined that the Rome-Hilliard West tank exterior needs to be blasted and recoated at this time. The interior wet ceiling and spots of the interior dry area coating systems also need to be blasted and recoated. The project will also include various safety improvements such as fall protection tie-off lugs on the roof and a rooftop handrail opening safety gate.
The Community Planning Area is 36 - Far West.
TIMELINE: All work shall be completed within 180 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed. The City anticipates issuing a Notice to Proceed in May 2024.
ESTIMATED COST OF PROJECT: The bid amount and proposed award amount is $1,732,758.50, including a 10% construction contingency amount that will be utilized to fund needed and approved changes in the work. No contract modifications are anticipated at this time; however, construction exigency might later compel modification of this contract if unforeseen difficulties are encountered.
Cost summary:
Original Contract $1,732,758.50
Future Anticipated Needs $ 0.00
CONTRACT TOTAL $1,732,758.50
Prevailing Wage Charge $ 2,000.00
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