Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Conie Construction Co., in the amount of $1,831,720.00, for the Mainline Valve Replacements - Part V Project, Division of Power and Water Contract Number 2001.
This project consists of replacing mainline water valves and appurtenances at various locations within the Columbus Water Distribution system. The valves being replaced have a history of being stuck in the closed position. These replacements will improve fire flows and water quality throughout the system by eliminating these artificial dead-ends. The replaced valves will also allow for quicker emergency responses and minimize the size of shut-offs needed for system maintenance.
2. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened three bids on September 14, 2011. Bids were received from: Conie Construction Co. - $1,831,720.00; Danbert, Inc. - $1,880,527.00; and Bale Contracting, Inc. - $1,915,298.00.
The lowest, most responsive and responsible bid is from Conie Construction Co. in the amount of $1,831,720.00. Their Contract Compliance Number is 31-0800904 (expires 11/16/12, Majority). Additional information regarding each bidder, description of work, contract time frame and detailed amounts can be found on the attached Information form.
Searches in the Excluded Party List System (Federal) and the Findings for Recovery list (State) produced no findings against Conie Construction Co.
3. FISCAL IMPACT: A transfer of funds within the Water Permanent Improvements Fund and the Water Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund will be necessary, as well as an amendment to the 2011 Capital Improvements Budget.
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To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a construction contract with Conie Construction Co. for the Mainline Valve Replacements - Part V Project; for the Division of Power and Water; to authorize transfers within the Water ...
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