Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Darby Creek Excavating, Inc. in the amount of $2,690,337.49; to encumber funds with the Design and Construction Division for inspection, material testing, and related services in the amount of $322,000.00; for the Kinnear Road Area Water Line Improvements Project, Division of Water Contract Number 1160.
This project consists of installing approximately 12,000 linear feet of 6-inch, 8-inch, and 12-inch water lines in the Kinnear Road Area.
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT: This project will reduce cost by reducing system leakage. The Neighborhood Liaison(s) will be contacted and informed of this project during the construction phase. Further community outreach may result through the Neighborhood Liaison Program.
3. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened two bids on February 20, 2013 from: Darby Creek Excavating, Inc. - $2,690,337.49 and Conie Construction Co. - $2,796,800.00.
Darby Creek Excavating, Inc.’s bid was deemed the lowest, most responsive and responsible bid in the amount of $2,690,337.49. Their Contract Compliance Number is 31-1345111 (expires 2/16/14, Majority). Additional information regarding both bidders, description of work, contract time frame and detailed amount can be found on the attached Information form.
Searches in the Excluded Party List System (Federal) and the Findings for Recovery list (State) produced no findings against Darby Creek Excavating, Inc.
4. FISCAL IMPACT: A transfer of funds within the Water Build America Bonds Fund will be necessary, as well as an amendment to the 2013 Capital Improvements Budget.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Darby Creek Excavating, Inc. for the Kinnear Road Area Water Line ...
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