Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with U.S. Utility Contractor, Co. in the amount of $60,796.35; to encumber funds with the Design and Construction Division for inspection, testing, and prevailing wage coordination services in the amount of $10,120.00; all in connection with the Broad Meadows Overhead Street Lighting Project.
The project consists of Street Lighting Improvements for Broad Meadows consists of the installation of street lighting in the area of West of High Street, on Broad Meadows Blvd. This installation will consist of the installation of overhead wood street lighting poles with 100 watt, 480 volt HPS luminaires. Construction is anticipated to begin in early summer of 2013.
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened four (4) bids on February 27, 2013. These bids were received from: U.S. Utility - $60,796.35, Complete General - $64,842.25, Jess Howard - $67,890.74, Lafayette Electric - $181,055.05.
The lowest and best bid was from U.S. Utility Contractor , Co. for $60,796.35. 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 $70,916.35 for Overhead Street Light Improvements as directed by the Project Engineer, which will be paid from the Electricity Primary Bond Fund.
Emergency legislation is being requested so that construction of the street lights may commence at the earliest time available and to allow for construction to occur during the summer months so that the schedule will not have any interruptions.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE INFORMATION: Contract Compliance Number, 34-1606689, expires: 5/31/2014, FBE.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with U.S. Utility Contractor, Co. for the Broadmeado...
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