Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Beheler Excavating, Inc., in the amount of $1,499,656.13; for the Near East Area Water Line Improvements Project, Division of Power and Water Contract Number 1125.
This project provides for general rehab of the area distribution system and includes construction of new water lines, abandoning existing water lines, installing fire hydrants, and transferring water services. The purpose of the project is to improve flow and water quality, improve fire protection, and replace water mains that require repeated regular maintenance. This project will include the installation of approximately 7,800 feet of 6-inch, 8-inch, and 12-inch water lines at the following locations: Hamilton Avenue, Monroe Avenue, Eighteenth Street, Mansfield Street, Parkwood Avenue, Harvard Avenue, and Miller Avenue.
2. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened nine (9) bids on March 16, 2011. Bids were received from: Beheler Excavating, Inc. - $1,499,656.13; Darby Creek Excavating, Inc. - $1,688,655.01; Conie Construction Co. - $1,755,619.14; Danbert, Inc. - $1,872,458.50; John Eramo & Sons, Inc. - $2,008,142.40; George J. Igel & Co. - $2,050,343.30; Columbus Asphalt Paving Co. - $2,119,260.94; McDaniel's Construction Corp. - $2,387,353.21; and Underground Utilities, Inc. - $2,624,649.61.
The lowest, best, most responsive, responsible bid was from Beheler Excavating, Inc. in the amount of $1,499,656.13. Their Contract Compliance Number is 30-0160262 (exp. 2/22/13, Majority). Additional information regarding all bidders, description of work, contract time frame and detailed amounts can be found on the attached Information form.
Searches in the Excluded Party List System (Federal) and the Findings for Recovery list (State) produced no findings against Beheler Excavating, Inc.
3. FISCAL IMPACT This legislati...
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