Explanation
1.0 BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Fields Excavating, Inc. for the Lamont Avenue Area Water Line Improvements Project, Division of Water Contract Number 2044, and to transfer $2,653,019.96 from the Water System Reserve Fund to the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund.
The purpose of this project is to construct necessary improvements to the water distribution system in the Lamont Avenue area. The improvements identified in the scope of work will replace water lines that have high break histories and require frequent maintenance. This project includes open-cut installation of approximately 6,400 linear feet of 6-inch water main and appurtenances and approximately 7,200 linear feet of 8-inch water main and appurtenances.
This project is in “North Linden” Planning Area and includes the following streets: Radnor Avenue, E. Cooke Road, Pegg Road, Melrose Avenue, Lamont Avenue, Elmore Avenue, and Brandon Street.
2.0 ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT:
The goal of this project is to replace or rehabilitate the existing 6-inch and 8-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.
3.0 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened seven bids on December 21, 2016 from:
1. Fields Excavating, Inc. $2,653,019.96
2. Beheler Excavating, Inc. $2,801,836.31
3. Elite Excavating of Ohio $2,988,710.85
4. Shelly & Sands, Inc. $3,033,589.60
5. Underground Utilities $3,087,684.91
6. Danbert, Inc. $3,173,590.60
7. Park Enter...
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