Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Conie Construction Co., in the amount of $2,030,919.00; to encumber funds with the Design & Construction Division for inspection, testing and prevailing wage coordination services in the amount of $297,663.00; for the Sylvan Avenue Area Water Line Improvements Project, Division of Power and Water Contract Number 1131.
This project consists of installing and rehabilitating approximately 9,000 linear feet of 6-inch and 8-inch water lines.
The goal of this project is to replace or rehabilitate water lines that have a high break frequency and, in some cases, increase the size of currently under-sized water lines. Replacement of these water lines and will decrease burden on water maintenance operations. The new lines constructed under this project should eliminate the pattern of frequent water line breaks and improve Department revenue through reducing unbilled water loss.
The Neighborhood Liaison(s) will be contacted and informed of this project.
2. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened seven bids on November 9, 2011. Bids were received from: Conie Construction Co. - $2,030,919.00; Underground Utilities, Inc. - $2,072,741.00; John Eramo & Sons, Inc. - $2,087,519.83; Darby Creek Excavating, Inc. - $2,094,071.05; Danbert Inc. - $2,152,560.19; George J. Igel & Co., Inc. - $2,316,622.22; and Fields Excavating, Inc. - $2,696,339.36.
The lowest, most responsive and responsible bid was from Conie Construction Co. in the amount of $2,030,919.00. Their Contract Compliance Number is 31-0800904 (expires 11/16/12, Majority). Additional information regarding each bidder, description of work, contract time frame and detailed amounts can be found on the attached Information form.
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