Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Jess Howard Electric Company via the City’s Invitation For Bid process for the Circuit #79 Street Lighting Improvements project, C.I.P. Number 670897-100000, in an amount up to $650,207.77, and to encumber funds for the Department of Public Service for prevailing wage services in an amount up to $2,000.00, for a total expenditure of $652,207.77.
Circuit # 79 Street Lighting Improvements consists of replacing street light circuit 079 on streets south of I-670 and east of Saint Claire Ave. The project will replace approximately (46) lights and poles, as well as the associated wiring and controller with new materials in accordance with current standards.
This work will primarily be performed in Columbus Community 56 - Near East.
TIMELINE: Contract work is required to be completed in a manner acceptable to the City within 180 days from the date that a Notice to Proceed (NTP) is given by the City. The contract term will be from the time a Notice To Proceed is issued for the project until the construction is completed and accepted by the City, which may be more than 180 days.
ESTIMATED COST OF PROJECT: The bid amount and proposed award amount is $650,207.77 including a 15% 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 $ 650,207.77
Future Anticipated Needs $ 0.00
CONTRACT TOTAL $ 650,207.77
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT
The installation and conversion to LED lighting within the project area will provide an additional sense of safety and security to the r...
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