Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with George J. Igel & Co., in the amount of $2,082,321.78, for the Group Three Water Line Improvements Project, Division of Power and Water Contract Number 939. This legislation will also authorize the appropriation and expenditure of said funds from the Ohio Water Development Authority (OWDA) Fund.
This project consists of 13 locations around the Franklinton area: Sullivant Avenue., Floral Avenue, Souder Avenue, River Street, Eakin Road, Rosemont Avenue, Shady Lane, Forest Drive, Humphery Avenue, Columbian Street, Vaughn Street, Mound Street, and Davis Avenue.
2. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened six bids on November 11, 2009. Bids were received from: George J. Igel & Co. - $2,082,321.78; Columbus Asphalt Paving - $2,095,416.35; Danbert Inc. - $2,059,136.09; John Eramo & Sons, Inc. - $2,139,885.80; Complete General Construction Co. - $2,430,322.26; and Shelly & Sands Inc. - $2,496,059.94.
Danbert Inc. submitted the lowest bid, however, George J. Igel & Co. is considered the most responsive and responsible bidder after the Tier II Creditable Factors were taken into account. George J. Igel & Co.scored higher credits in the areas of: local vendor, quality training, and environmental preference. The Division's project manager has recommended the award go to George J. Igel & Co. based on the estimate and evaluation of their proposal, and the Administrator of the Division of Power and Water has agreed.
George J. Igel & Co.'s Contract Compliance Number is 31-4214570 (expires 3/11/11, Majority). Additional information regarding each bidder, description of work, contract time frame and detailed amounts can be found on the attached Legislation Information Form.
3. FISCAL IMPACT: Monies for this project are provided from the Ohio Water Development Authority (OWDA) Fund. Loan No...
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