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 $686,415.83; to encumber funds with the Transportation Division for inspection, testing, and prevailing wage coordination services in the amount of $104,000.00; all in connection with the Dewberry/Evergreen Roads Stormwater System Improvements Project.
2. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened six (6) bids on October 14, 2009. These bids were received from: John Eramo & Sons, Inc. - $686,415.83; Tata Excavating - $769,062.36; Nickolas Savko & Sons, Inc. - $845,878.20; Columbus Asphalt Paving - $931,072.20; McDaniel's Construction Co. - $939,612.00; and Complete General Construction Co. - $947,745.30.
The lowest and best bid was from John Eramo & Sons, Inc. for $686,415.83. Additional information regarding each bidder, description of work, contract timeframe, detailed amounts and sub-contractors can be found on the attached Legislation Information Form.
Contract Compliance Information: 31-0724866, expires 04/08/10, Majority
3. FISCAL IMPACT: There is sufficient cash and authority in the 2009 Capital Improvements Budget to contract for this project. No transfers or amendments are needed.
4. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: The Department of Public Utilities is requesting City Council to consider this legislation an emergency measure, in order to execute a contract for this project no later than January 2010 and to provide work for available Construction Administration/Inspection personnel in the Transportation Division.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a construction contract with John Eramo & Sons, Inc.; to provide for payment of inspection, material testing and related services to the Transportation Division; to authorize the expenditure of $790,415.83 for the Dewberry/Evergreen Roads Stormwater ...
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