Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Storts Excavation, Inc., in the amount of $372,129.60; and to encumber funds with the Transportation Division for inspection, testing and prevailing wage coordination services in the amount of $58,000.00; all in connection with the Napoleon Avenue/Broad Street Alley Stormwater System Improvements Project The work for this project consists of the furnishing or construction of a total of approximately 2,258 feet of 12-inch through 24-inch diameter storm sewer in three separate locations in the area bounded by Medway, Napoleon, Plymouth and Hampton Avenues, pavement repair and such other work as may be necessary to complete the contract in accordance with the plans (CC-13359) and specifications. The work under this contract shall be completed in a manner acceptable to the City within 90 calendar days after the effective date of the Notice to Proceed. The project construction is expected to begin on approximately August 1, 2005 and be completed on or about Octber 30, 2005 assuming no extension for inclement weather or other delay that may be beyond the contractor's control.
2. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened five bids on April 6, 2005. Bids were received from Storts Excavation, Inc., Columbus Ohio, 31-1464608, Majority, $372,129.60; Columbus Asphalt Paving, Gahanna Ohio, 31-0857095, Majority, $373,998.00; Complete General, Columbus Ohio, 31-4366382, Majority, $411,205.20; McDaniel's Construction, Columbus Ohio, 31-1145406, MBE, $415,392.62; and Darby Creek Excavating, Circleville Ohio, 31-1345111, Majority, $576,764.30. The lowest and best bid was from Storts Excavation, Inc.; 31-1464608; $372,129.60.
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: The Division of Sewerage and Drainage request City Council to designate this ordinance an emergency measure in order to allow for the immediate commen...
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