Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Conie Construction Co. for the Deland Avenue Area Water Line Improvements Project, Division of Water Contract Number 1188.
The purpose of this project is to construct necessary improvements to the water distribution system in the Deland Avenue area, west of N. High St. between Henderson Road and Ceramic Drive. The improvements identified in the scope of work will replace water lines that have high break histories and require frequent maintenance. This project includes replacing approximately 9900 linear feet of 8-inch and 2100 linear feet of 12-inch water lines within the project area.
The Community Planning Area is “Clintonville” and includes the following areas: Deland Ave., W. Cooke Rd., Croswell Rd., Ceramic Dr., Olentangy Blvd., Scenic Dr., and Overlook Ave.
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT: The goal of this project is to replace or rehabilitate the existing 8-inch and 12-inch water lines that have a high break frequency. Replacement of these water lines will improve water service, decrease burden on water maintenance operations, and reduce water loss. The Neighborhood Liaison(s) will be contacted and informed of this project during the design phase. Further community outreach may result through the Neighborhood Liaison Program.
3.1 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened eight bids on July 29, 2015 from: Conie Construction Co. - $2,537,190.19; Underground Utilities, Inc. - $2,791,711.71; Danbert, Inc. - $2,802,828.47; Elite Excavating Co. of Ohio - $2,974,362.30; Shelly & Sands, Inc. - $3,138,090.33; Kenmore Construction Co. - $3,206,246.35; John Eramo & Sons, Inc. - $3,409,285.91; and Nickolas Savko & Sons - $4,519,097.73.
Conie Construction Co.’s bid was deemed the lowest, best, most res...
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