Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Service to modify and increase an existing contract with Complete General Construction Company for the Intersection - Cleveland Avenue at Myrtle Avenue project in an amount up to $81,322.22.
Ordinance 1123-2024 authorized the Director of Public Service to enter into a contract with Complete General Construction Company for the construction of the Intersection - Cleveland Avenue at Myrtle Avenue project and to provide for construction administration and inspection services.
This project was previously awarded funds from the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement Program which provides annual grants on a formula basis to entitled cities and counties to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment, and by expanding economic opportunities, principally for low- and moderate-income persons. The amount needed for the original contract was included in the City’s current Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant Intersection - Cleveland Avenue at Myrtle Avenue Project as established in ordinance 2993-2023.
The work performed to date for this project consists of curb removal and installation, resurfacing, full signal replacement, reinstallation of interconnect, relocation of street lighting and power lines, water line lowering, and installation of storm sewer down Myrtle Avenue, and other work necessary to complete the contract in accordance with the plans.
The work for modification 1 will consist of restoring the roadway in two areas as a result from installing the storm line on East Myrtle Avenue. Electric and communications conduit/lines +/- 5 feet higher than shown on the Mulby Place drawings. Subsequently, the lines dissected the proposed storm line. This caused a 32 foot x 12 foot section of East Myrtle to be removed to relocate and lower these conduits. The second issue resulted from gas service at East Myrtle and...
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