Explanation
1. Background:
This ordinance will authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify the guaranteed maximum cost agreement with Dominion Homes, Inc. in connection with the Big Run Subtrunk, West of Galloway Road Project.
Ordinance No. 0827-03, passed by City Council on June 2, 2003, authorized the Director to execute the subject agreement, and to reimburse Dominion Homes, Inc., up to $992,644.40 for the cost of the construction contract, construction inspection and Ohio EPA permit fees. On June 25, 2003, three competitive bids were received and publicly opened at the office of Evans, Mechwart, Hambleton and Tilton, Inc (EMH&T). The apparent low bidder, Corna/Kokosing, Inc., submitted a bid proposal that included a proposal bond which was defective in that it was not signed by an officer of the corporation, nor was the amount of the bond expressed. The difference between Corna/Kokosing, Inc.'s bid, and the next responsive bidder is $104,732.70. It is the contention of Dominion Homes, Inc., EMH&T, the design consultant, and Division of Sewerage and Drainage personnel that Corna/Kokosing is fully capable of performing the work. In so much that the defective bid was caused by a failure to complete the required bond proposal at the time of the bid opening, Dominion Homes requests this council to modify the subject guaranteed maximum cost agreement in order to waive the competitive procurement provisions, thereby allowing them to award to the low bidder, Corna/Kokosing.
The three bid proposal amounts as received are as follows: Corna/Kokosing Construction Company-$908,290.96; Trucco Construction Company-$1,013,023.66; and Complete General Construction-$1,422,223.00.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to modify the guaranteed maximum cost agreement with Dominion Homes, Inc., in connection with the Big Run Subtrunk, West of Galloway Road Project, for the Division of Sewerage, and to declare an emergency. ($0.00)
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