Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Tata Excavating, Inc., in the amount of $86,760.36; to encumber funds with the Transportation Division for inspection, testing and prevailing wage coordination services in the amount of $19,000.00; for a grand total of $105,760.36; in connection with the Maize/Morse Rd.'s Stormwater System Improvements Project.
2. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened four bids on April 26, 2006. Bids were received from: Tata Excavating, Inc. - $86,760.36; McDaniel's Construction Corp., Inc. - $112,137.83; Columbus Asphalt Paving - $114,990.00; and Storts Excavation Inc. - $143,304.00.
The lowest and best bid was from Tata Excavating, Inc. in the amount of $86,760.36. Their Contract Compliance Number is 31-0717926. Additional information regarding each bidder, description of work, contract timeframe and detailed amounts can be found on the attached Legislation Information Form.
3. FISCAL IMPACT: There is adequate funding for this project in the Storm Sewer Bond Fund, Maize Rd. Area Storm Drainage project.
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To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a construction contract with Tata Excavating, Inc. in the amount of $86,760.36; to provide for payment of inspection, material testing and related services to the Transportation Division in the amount of $19,000.00; for the Maize/Morse Rd.'s Stormwater Improvements Project; for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; and to authorize the expenditure of $105,760.36 within the Storm Sewer Bond Fund. ($105,760.36)
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WHEREAS, four bids were received and publicly opened in the offices of the Director of Public Utilities on April 26, 2006, for the construction of the Maize/Morse Rd.'s Stormwater Improvements Project; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities...
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