Explanation
BACKGROUND: This Ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to modify and increase the West Side Water Line Improvements Project contract with Danbert, Inc., as well as encumbering additional funds with the Transportation Division for construction administration services, for the Division of Power and Water.
To complete work along Hague Avenue the contractor and department engineering staff determined that additional valves and piping must be installed to prevent future pressure related breaks of existing water mains. A detailed description of the construction changes is attached to this ordinance.
1. Amount of additional funds to be expended: $389,838.00
Original Contract Amount: $1,125,974.30
Amount of original contract and this modification: $1,515,812.30
2. Reasons additional goods/services could not be foreseen:
We were unable to predict the dire condition of the old existing 6-inch water until it sustained the increased pressure. If the water main was in reasonable condition, it should have been able to withstand the increased pressure.
3. Reason other procurement processes are not used:
This is an emergency situation that needs addressed as soon as possible. Using Danbert, Inc. to complete this work will allow us to install the main immediately. In addition, they are familiar with the site conditions and the work completed under the original contract, which relates to this proposed improvement.
4. How cost of modification was determined:
An estimate of cost was provided by the contractor.
Contract Compliance Information: 31-1029004, expires 10/20/08, Majority
Emergency Designation: It is requested that this Ordinance be handled in an emergency manner as temporary measures were installed to reduce the pressure and prevent the old main from continually breaking. Using Danbert, Inc. to complete this work will allow us to install the main immediately.
FISCAL IMPACT: This legislation inc...
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