Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Elite Excavating Co. of Ohio, Inc. in the amount of $2,274,496.95, for the Chase Road Area Water Line Improvements Project, Division of Water Contract Number 1182.
This project consists of installing approximately 3,700 linear feet of 6-inch water line and 7,600 linear feet of 8-inch water line in the Chase Road area, including Strimple Avenue, Roche Street and Meadowlark Lane.
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT: The goal of this project is to replace water lines that have a high break frequency. The new lines constructed under this project should eliminate the pattern of frequent water line breaks and will decrease burden on water maintenance operations. The Neighborhood Liaison(s) will be contacted and informed of this project during the construction phase. Further community outreach may result through the Neighborhood Liaison Program.
3. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened seven bids on January 15, 2014 from: Elite Excavating Co. of Ohio - $2,274,496.95; Beheler Excavating - $2,334,481.59; Conie Construction - $2,436,390.00; Shelly and Sands - $2,480,452.26; John Eramo & Sons - $2,540,376.30; Columbus Asphalt Paving - $2,876,663.90; and Fields Excavating - $2,982,080.20.
Elite Excavating Co. of Ohio, Inc.’s bid was deemed the lowest, best, most responsive and responsible bid in the amount of $2,274,496.95. Their Contract Compliance Number is 20-1643186 (expires 4/12/15, Majority). Additional information regarding all bidders, 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 Elite Excavating Co. of Ohio, Inc.
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