Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Travco Construction, Inc., via the City’s IFB process, for the 2024 Main Line Valve Replacements project, CIP #690395-100004, C-2465, in an amount up to $1,956,818.80, and to encumber funds with the Department of Public Service for prevailing wage services in an amount up to $2,000.00, for a total expenditure of $1,958,818.80.
This project is needed to replace broken valves in the distribution system. The replacement valves will improve fire flows and water quality throughout the system by eliminating these artificial dead-ends. The replacement valves will also allow for speedier emergency responses and minimize the size of shuts needed for system maintenance.
The Community Planning Area is 99 - Citywide
TIMELINE: All work shall be complete within 730 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed. The City anticipates issuing a Notice to proceed on or about November 2024.
ESTIMATED COST OF PROJECT: The bid amount and proposed award amount is $1,956,818.80, 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 $1,956,818.80
Future Anticipated Needs $ 0.00
CONTRACT TOTAL $1,956,818.80
Prevailing Wage Charge $ 2,000.00
$1,958,818.80
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT
The Division of Water is responsible for maintaining the water distribution system. This project will allow for broken valves to be replaced, thus improving the system by improving fire flows and water quality.
There are no anticipated public meetings to be he...
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