Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Underground Utilities, Inc. for the Dresden Street Area Water Line Improvements Project, in an amount up to $3,214,023.01, for Capital Improvements Project No. 690236-100090, Division of Water Contract Number 2114.
Funds in the amount of $2,000.00 will also be encumbered with the Department of Public Service for Prevailing Wage services.
Work on this project consists of open-cut installation of approximately 12,900 linear feet of 6-inch, 8-inch, and 12-inch water mains.
Planning Areas: “41 - Northeast”, “45 - South Linden” (majority), and “48 - Milo Grogan”; includes the following streets: Atwood Terrace, Maynard Avenue, Hamilton Avenue, Dresden Street, E. 24th Avenue, Bonham Avenue, Dow Avenue, Daugherty Avenue, Albert Avenue, and McCutcheon Road.
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT:
The goal of this project is to replace or rehabilitate the existing 6-inch, 8-inch, and 12-inch water lines that have a high break frequency. Replacement of these water lines will improve water service, decrease burden on water maintenance operations, and reduce water loss. The Neighborhood Liaison(s) has been contacted and informed of this project. Further community outreach may result through the Neighborhood Liaison Program.
3. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened five (5) bids on February 6, 2019 from:
1. Underground Utilities, Inc. $3,214,023.01
2. Shelly & Sands, Inc. $3,642,592.03
3. Elite Excavating of Ohio, Inc. $3,809,105.85
4. Danbert, Inc. $4,109,836.83 (after bid tab correction)
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