Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Trucco Construction Co., Inc. in the amount of $2,172,937.03, for the Nationwide Boulevard Transmission Main Improvements Project, Division of Water Contract Number 1198.
This project will replace transmission mains in the Nationwide Boulevard and Spring Street area. There is a roadway improvement project planned for Nationwide Boulevard and Hocking Street. The existing mains in the area are over 100 years old and would impact the road improvement project.
Work consists of installing approximately 2,200 linear feet of 12-inch, 24-inch, 30-inch, 36-inch, and 48-inch water lines and appurtenances. The project also includes the installation of fire hydrants and water services, and such other work as may be necessary to complete the contract in accordance with the plans and specifications set forth in the bid submittal documents.
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT: This project will limit the City’s risk by replacing 100 year old infrastructure. The mains being installed are designed and specified to have a life expectancy of 100 years. By reducing the risk in this area, the City will have reduced maintenance costs over the life of the new mains.
3. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened seven bids on March 6, 2013 from: Trucco Construction Co., Inc. - $2,172,937.03; George J. Igel & Co. - $2,214,331.63; Complete General Construction Co. - $2,226,547.03; Conie Construction Co. - $2,393,072.00; Shelly & Sands, Inc. - $2,826,391.15; S.J. Louis Construction, Inc. - $3,117,482.50; and John Eramo & Sons, Inc. - $1,854,203.67.
John Eramo & Sons, Inc. requested that they be able to withdraw their bid due to an unintentional omission in a bid item, and the Director accepted their withdrawal.
Therefore, Trucco Const...
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