Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Danbert, Inc., for the Miller Ave Area Water Line Improvements, CIP #690236-100122, in an amount up to $3,503,865.48, and to encumber funds with the Department of Public Service for construction administration and inspection services in an amount up to $2,000.00, for a total expenditure of $3,505,865.48.
The work consists of open-cut installation of approximately 6,500 linear feet of 6-inch, 8-inch, and 12-inch water mains. The primary streets include Miller Avenue, Gault Street, Wilson Avenue, Linwood Avenue, Whitter Street, Kutchins Place, Agate Alley, Goodale Street and Rich Street as shown on the attached map.
The Columbus Communities are “Near East (56), Livingston Avenue Area (62), and South Side (63).
TIMELINE:
All work shall be complete within 365 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed. The City anticipates issuing a Notice to Proceed in February 2024.
ESTIMATED COST OF PROJECT:
The bid amount and proposed award amount is $3,503,865.48, including a 10% construction contingency amount that will be utilized to fund needed and approved changes in the work. No contract modifications are anticipated at this time; however, construction exigency might later compel modification of this contract, if unforeseen difficulties are encountered.
Cost summary:
Original Contract $ 3,503,865.48
Future Anticipated Needs $ 0.00
CONTRACT TOTAL $ 3,503,865.48
DPS Davis Bacon Wage Rate Administration $ 2,000.00
PROJECT TOTAL $ 3,505,865.48
Construction Administration / Inspection will be performed by EMH&T, Inc.
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 water lines that have a high break frequency. Replacement of these water lines will ...
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