Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with John Eramo & Sons, Inc., in the amount of $2,143,356.80; to encumber funds with the Design & Construction Division for inspection, testing and prevailing wage coordination services in the amount of $257,074.00; for the Eastmoor Area Water Line Improvements Project, Division of Power and Water Contract Number 1129.
This project consists of installing approximately 12,000 feet of 6" and 8" water lines and appurtenances.
The goal of this project is to replace or rehabilitate water lines that have a high break frequency and, in some cases, increase the size of currently under-sized water lines. Replacement of these water lines will decrease the burden on water maintenance operations. The new lines constructed under this project will address the pattern of frequent water line breaks and improve Department revenue through reducing unbilled water loss.
2. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened seven bids on July 27, 2011. Bids were received from: John Eramo & Sons, Inc. - $2,143,356.80; Elite Excavating Co. of Ohio. - $2,234,489.40; Kenmore Construction Co., Inc. - $2,253,339.00; Danbert Inc. - $2,373,225.03; Conie Construction Co. - $2,438,584.78; Underground Utilities, Inc. - $2,476,617.00; and Darby Creek Excavating, Inc. - $2,652,682.59.
The lowest, most responsive and responsible bid was from John Eramo & Sons, Inc. in the amount of $2,143,356.80. Their Contract Compliance Number is 31-0724866 (expires 2/5/12, 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 John Eramo & Sons, Inc.
3. FISCAL IMPACT: This legislation includes a transfer of funds within t...
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