Explanation
BACKGROUND: The lime softening sludge lagoons at the Hap Cremean Water Plant are necessary to provide storage for emergency situations, such as loss of pumping capabilities, and to allow for maintenance of basins and pumping equipment . All three (3) lagoons are currently filled to capacity. Consequently, the integrity of the embankments around the lagoons has been compromised. This contract provides for the physical removal of the sludge and improvements to the embankments.
The procurement of this contract was conducted in accordance with Section 329.09.
Competitive bids were received and opened at the office of the Director of Public Utilities on April 14, 2004. Of the four (4) bids received, the lowest responsive and responsible and best bidder was Kokosing Construction Company, Inc.
BIDDER AMOUNT
Kokosing Construction Company, Inc $3,460,784.25
Complete General Construction Company, Inc. $3,884,784.00
Trucco Construction Company $4,855,462.50
George J. Igel & Co., Inc. $5,170,438.88
EMERGENCY: Emergency legislation is being requested to take advantage of favorable weather conditions.
FISCAL IMPACT: This project is included in the 2003 CIB and is being funded from current monies. Funding for this project is being provided by companion legislation in the amount of $3,460,784.25
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE NUMBER: 31-1023518
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Kokosing Construction Company, Inc. for the Hap Cremean Water Plant Lagoons Nos. 2 and 3 Sludge Removal and Lagoon Modifications, for the Division of Water, to authorize the expenditure of $3,460,784.25 from the Waterworks Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($3,460,784.25)
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WHEREAS, the Director of Public Utilities did receive and open bids on April 14, 2004 for the Hap Cremean Water Plant Lagoons Nos. 2 and 3 Sludge Removal and Lagoon Modifications f...
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