Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Elite Excavating, Co. in the amount of $439,619.40; to encumber funds with the Design and Construction Division for inspection, testing, and prevailing wage coordination services in the amount of $67,480.60; all in connection with the Leonard Avenue Stormwater System Improvements Project.
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened nine (9) bids on August 21, 2013. These bids were received from: Elite Excavating - $439,619.40, Conie Construction - $444,000, John Eramo & Sons - $453,937.50, Columbus Asphalt Paving - $486,339.65, McDaniel’s Construction - $503,558.88, Fields Excavation - $549,643.20, Complete General - $626,681.82, Darby Creek Excavating - $641,437.20, and Beheler Construction - $689,439.60.
The lowest and best bid was from Elite Excavating, Co. for $439,619.40. Additional information regarding each bidder, description of work, contract timeframe, detailed amounts and sub-contractors can be found on the attached Legislation Information Form.
FISCAL IMPACT: This project includes $507,100.00 for Stormwater System Improvements as directed by the Project Engineer, which will be paid from the Storm Sewer Bonds Fund.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE INFORMATION: Contract Compliance Number, 20-1643186, expires: 04/12/2015, MAJ.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Elite Excavation Co for the Leonard Avenue Storm System Improvements Project for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage and to authorize the expenditure of $507,100.00 within the Stormwater Super Build America Bonds Fund. ($507,100.00)
Body
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract to mitigate surface flooding of residential properties and area streets; and
WHEREAS, nine (9) bid proposals were received and...
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