Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Complete General Construction Co., in the amount of $355,622.52; to encumber funds with the Transportation Division for inspection, testing and prevailing wage coordination services in the amount of $55,000.00; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer a total of $381,219.13 within the Storm Sewer Bond Fund; to amend the 2006 Capital Improvements Budget; all in connection with the Hague Avenue Drainage Improvements Project.
2. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened three bids on August 2, 2006. Bids were received from: Complete General Construction Co. - $355,622.52; Nickolas Savko & Sons - $392,217.12; and Storts Excavation - $395,106.00.
The lowest and best bid was from Complete General Construction Co. in the amount of $355,622.52. Their Contract Compliance Number is 31-4366382. Additional information regarding each bidder, description of work, contract timeframe and detailed amounts can be found on the attached Legislation Information Form.
3. FISCAL IMPACT: The Division is requesting an amendment to the 2006 Capital Improvements Budget for purposes of establishing sufficient budget authority for this expenditure. Additionally, this legislation includes a transfer of funds within the Storm Sewer Bonds Fund.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a construction contract with Complete General Construction Co. in the amount of $355,622.52; to provide for payment of inspection, material testing and related services to the Transportation Division in the amount of $55,000.00; for the Hague Avenue Drainage Improvements; to authorize the transfer of $381,219.13 within the Storm Sewer Bond Fund; to authorize an amendment to the 2006 Capital Improvements Budget; for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of $410,622...
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