Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Conie Construction Co. in the amount of $263,472; to authorize an amendment to the 2007 Capital Improvements Budget; and to authorize the transfer and expenditure of $263,472.00 within the Water Works Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund in connection with the Emergency Water Main Repairs Contract 2008-B.
2. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened four bids on September 5, 2007. Bids were received from: Conie Construction Co. - $263,472.00; Pro-Hoe Utility, LLC (incomplete) - $327,266.50; Bale Contracting, Inc. - $374,385.00; and Tata Excavating, Inc. - $384,670.00.
The lowest and best bid was from Conie Construction Co. in the amount of $263,472. Their Contract Compliance Number is 31-0800904 (expires 8/2/08, Majority). Additional information regarding all bidders, description of work, contract time frame and detailed amounts can be found on the attached Legislation Information Form.
3. FISCAL IMPACT: This legislation includes a transfer of funds within the Water Works Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund and an amendment to the 2007 Capital Improvements Budget.
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To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a construction contract with Conie Construction Co. for the Emergency Water Main Repairs Contract 2008-B; for the Division of Power and Water (Water); to amend the 2007 Capital Improvements Budget; and to authorize the transfer and expenditure of $263,472.00 from the Water Works Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund. ($263,472.00)
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WHEREAS, four bids for the Emergency Water Main Repairs Contract 2008-B were received and publicly opened in the offices of the Director of Public Utilities on September 5, 2007; and
WHEREAS, the lowest and best bid was from Conie Construction Co. in the amount of $263,472; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to a...
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