Explanation
BACKGROUND: The existing miscellaneous piping and couplings at the Hap Cremean Water Plant have been in continuous operation for over 45 years. This contract provides for the replacement of this equipment to eliminate further deterioration and downtime.
The procurement of this contract was conducted in accordance with Section 329.09.
Competitive bids were received and opened at the office of the Director of Public Utilities on November 17, 2004. Of the two (2) bids received, the lowest responsive, responsible and best bidder was The Righter Company, Inc.
BIDDER AMOUNT
The Righter Company, Inc. $204,270.00
Kokosing Construction Co., Inc. $305,800.00
EMERGENCY: Emergency legislation is being requested to allow completion before high pumpage season; and so as to allow the financial transactions to be posted in the City's accounting system as soon as possible. Up to date financial posting promotes accurate accounting and financial management.
FISCAL IMPACT: The 2004 C.I.B. is being amended to increase authority for the Hap Cremean Water Plant Miscellaneous Improvements - Piping and Couplings and funds are being transferred to provide funding for this project.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE NUMBER: 31-0889208
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with The Righter Company, Inc. for the Hap Cremean Water Plant Miscellaneous Improvements - Piping and Couplings, for the Division of Water, to authorize the expenditure of $204,270.00 from the Waterworks Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund, to authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds within the Waterworks Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund, to amend the 2004 C.I.B. and to declare an emergency. ($204,270.00)
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WHEREAS, the Director of Public Utilities did receive and open bids on November 17, 2004 for the Hap Cremean Water Plant Miscellaneous Improvements - Piping and Couplings for the Division of Water, Department of Pu...
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