Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement with Korda/Nemeth Engineering, Inc., for professional engineering services for the Noe-Bixby Road Area Water Line Improvements Project, in an amount up to $270,535.33, for Division of Water Contract No. 2053.
The purpose of this project is to construct necessary improvements to the water distribution system in the Noe-Bixby Road Area. The improvements identified in the scope of work will replace or rehabilitate water lines that have high break histories and require frequent maintenance. This project includes replacing or rehabilitating approximately 18,765 linear feet of 6-inch, 8-inch and 12-inch water lines within the project area.
The work is located in the Eastmoor/Walnut Ridge planning area (20). The streets/roads include: Noe-Bixby Road, Barberry Hollow, Barberry Lane, Cherry Hill Lane, China Berry Drive, Plum Ridge, Beatrice Drive, Benson Drive, Calvin Drive, Dickens Drive, Lancelot Road, Lillian Lane, Little John Drive, McAllister Avenue, Robinhood Park, and Scarlet Street. These streets are mostly located in the residential area north of I-70, south of Broad Street and just west of I-270.
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT: The goal of this project is to replace or rehabilitate the existing 6-inch and 8-inch water lines that have a high break frequency. Replacement of these water lines will decrease burden on water maintenance operations. The new lines constructed under this project should eliminate the pattern of frequent water line breaks and reduce water loss. The Neighborhood Liaison(s) will be contacted and informed of this project during the design phase. Further community outreach may result through the Neighborhood Liaison Program.
3. BID INFORMATION: The selection of the firm providing the professional engineering services has been ...
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