Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Danbert Electrical Corporation for the Noe-Bixby Road Street Lighting Improvements project, CIP #670895-100000, in an amount up to $420,179.32, and to encumber funds with the Department of Public Service for prevailing wage services in an amount up to $2,000.00, for a total expenditure of $422,179.32.
This project will consist of the installation of LED Cobrahead street lights with a new 3-wire electrical system.
The Community Planning Area is 57 - Mid-East Community.
TIMELINE: Contract work is required to be completed in a manner acceptable to the City within 180 days from the date that a Notice to Proceed (NTP) is given by the City. Construction is estimated to be complete in September of 2024.
ESTIMATED COST OF PROJECT: The bid amount and proposed award amount is $420,179.32 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.
Original Contract $420,179.32
Future Anticipated Needs $0.00
CONTRACT TOTAL $420,179.32
Prevailing Wage Services $2,000.00
TOTAL $422,179.32
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT
The installation and conversion to LED lighting within the project area would provide both an additional sense of safety and security to the residents. This may also deter criminal activity, which would lessen the financial impact on city resources such as the Police and Fire departments.
3. BID INFORMATION
This project was formally advertised on the Vendor Services and Bid Express websites from 9/13/2023 through 11/1/2023. ...
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