Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Shelly & Sands, Inc. in the amount of $2,164,955.30, for the Eastfield Drive Area Water Line Improvements Project, Division of Water Contract Number 1180.
This project consists of installing 6-inch and 8-inch water lines and appurtenances inclusive of approximately 11,537 linear feet of open-cut trenching. The work also includes 245 water service transfers, 26 fire hydrants, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract in accordance with the plans and specifications set forth in the Bid Submittal Documents.
This project encompasses the following roads: Eastfield Drive, Marsdale Avenue, Westfield Drive, Eastbrook Drive, Frank Road, Gantz Road, Longwood Avenue, Chambers Avenue, South Central Avenue, and Midland Avenue.
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT: The goal of this project is to replace water lines that have a high break frequency. The new lines constructed under this project should eliminate the pattern of frequent water line breaks and will decrease burden on water maintenance operations. 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 five bids on May 7, 2014 from: Shelly and Sands - $2,164,955.30; Conie Construction - $2,310,000.00; Columbus Asphalt Paving - $2,419,662.30. John Eramo & Sons - $2,492,018.63; and Elite Excavating Co. of Ohio - $2,772,820.05.
Shelly & Sands’s bid was deemed the lowest, best, most responsive and responsible bid in the amount of $2,164,955.30. Their Contract Compliance Number is 31-4351261 (expires 1/6/16, Majority). Additional information regarding all bidders, des...
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