Explanation
1.0 BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Underground Utilities, Inc. for the Varsity Ave. Area Water Line Improvements Project in an amount up to $3,384,780.03; to encumber funds with the Department of Public Service for prevailing wage services in an amount up to $2,000.00; for Capital Improvements Project No. 690236-100106, Division of Water Contract Number 2131.
Work consists of open-cut installation of 9,160 linear feet of 6-inch and 8-inch inch water mains, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract, in accordance with the drawings, technical specifications, special provisions, and City of Columbus Construction and Material Specifications as set forth in this Invitation For Bid (IFB).
The Community Planning Area is 38 - Olentangy West. The primary streets include Varsity Avenue, Bricker Boulevard, Faculty Drive, Rightmire Boulevard, Stanhope Drive, and Shady Hill Drive.
2.0 ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT:
The goal of this project is to replace existing 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) has been 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 six (6) bids on November 16, 2022:
1. Underground Utilities, Inc. $3,384,780.03
2. Shelly & Sands, Inc. $3,422,886.50
3. Conie Construction Co. $3,523,168.36
4. Danbert, Inc $3,694,275.59
5. Elite Excavating Co. of Ohio, Inc. $3,761,091.95
6. Driven Excavating LLC $3,848,253.75
Underground Utilities’ bid was deemed the lowest, ...
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