Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a professional services contract with Glaus, Pyle, Schomer, Burns & Dehaven, Inc., dba GPD Group via the City’s Request for Proposal process for the Polaris Area Water Line Improvements project, CIP 690236-100194, in an amount up to $400,470.25.
This project provides for the construction of approximately 5,650 LF of new 12-inch water main to interconnect existing segments in the Polaris area, as well as the repair, replacement, and addition of new main line valves on existing water mains. The streets include East Powell Road, South Old State Road, Polaris Parkway, Antares Avenue, Gemini Parkway, Sancus Boulevard, Lyra Drive, and Holt Road.
This project is located within Community Planning Area: 32-Far North
TIMELINE: The duration of the design phase for this project is 13 months. However, the contract will continue until construction is complete and accepted.
ESTIMATED COST OF PROJECT: The proposed award amount is $400,470.25, including a 10% design contingency amount that will be utilized to fund needed and approved changes in the work. No contract modifications are anticipated at this time; however, design exigency might later compel modification of this contract, if unforeseen difficulties are encountered.
Cost summary:
Original Contract $400,470.25
Future Anticipated Needs $ 0.00
CONTRACT TOTAL $400,470.25
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT
This project will interconnect segments of the existing water distribution system, repair and replace existing mainline valves, and add new mainline valves. These improvements will enhance water service reliability, reduce the operational burden on maintenance crews, and help minimize water loss. Neighborhood Liaison(s) will be notified and kept informed throughout the design phase, and addition...
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