Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Danbert Electrical Corporation, via the City’s Invitation For Bid process, for the Street Lighting Improvements for CKT # 128 & CKT # 80 project, CIP #670899-100000, in an amount up to $457,155.81, 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 $459,155.81.
The lighting on E. Broad Street between Garfield and 21st includes two streetlight circuits that are in disrepair and require significant upkeep. This project replaces the controller and approximately 27 lights and poles on E. Broad Street between Garfield and 21st, as well as replacing the existing wiring with a 3-wire electrical system. The new lighting will be LED Cobrahead lighting.
The Community Planning Area is 56 - Near-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 projected to begin in January of 2025 and be completed by July of 2025.
ESTIMATED COST OF PROJECT: The bid amount and proposed award amount is $457,155,81 that includes a 15% 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 $ 457,155.81
Future Anticipated Needs $ 0.00
CONTRACT TOTAL $ 457,155.81
Prevailing Wage Charge $2,000.00
$459,155.81
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT
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