Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Nickolas Savko & Sons, Inc., in the amount of $3,733,005.24; to encumber funds with the Transportation Division for inspection, testing, and prevailing wage coordination services in the amount of $601,000.00; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer a total of $3,934,005.24 within the Storm Sewer Bond Fund; and to amend the 2009 Capital Improvements Budget; all in connection with the Southard/Fornoff Area Stormwater System Improvements Project.
This project also includes $400,000.00 for Water Line Improvements and for services by the Transportation Division, as directed by the Project Engineer, which will be paid from the Water Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund. This legislation also authorizes the City Auditor to transfer $400,000.00 from the Water System Reserve Fund to the Water Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund for this expenditure; and to amend the 2009 Capital Improvements Budget.
2. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened two (2) bids on September 30, 2009. These bids were received from: Nickolas Savko & Sons, Inc., $3,733,005.24 and Complete General Construction Co., $4,828,472.88.
The lowest and best bid was from Nickolas Savko & Sons, Inc, for $3,733,005.24. Additional information regarding each bidder, description of work, contract timeframe, detailed amounts and sub-contractors can be found on the attached Legislation Information Form.
Contract Compliance Information: 31-0907362, expires 03/10/11, Majority
3. FISCAL IMPACT: This legislation includes a transfer of funds within the Storm Sewer Bonds Fund for Stormwater's portion; transfer from the Water System Reserve Fund to the Water Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund for Water's portion; and an amendment to the 2009 Capital Improvements budget to allow sufficient cash and authority in the proper account...
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