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.
Title
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)
Body
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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