Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Danbert Electrical Corporation, via the City’s Invitation For Bid process, for the UIRF Franklinton Active Parkways Lighting project, CIP #440007-102231, in an amount up to $273,427.20, and to encumber funds with the Department of Public Service for prevailing wage services in an amount up to $2,000.00, for a total expenditure of $275,427.20.
The lighting improvements consist of the installation of pedestrian scale lighting along both sides of the median parks on Dakota Avenue from Rich Street to State Street, and Guilford Street from the first alley north of Broad Street to the second alley north of Broad Street, using post top fiberglass poles with acorn LED luminaires.
This work occurs in the Franklinton community, which is planning area (54).
TIMELINE: Contract work is required to be completed in a manner acceptable to the City within 180 days from the date that a Notice to Proceed (NTP) is given by the City. Allowing 3 months for the legislation and execution process, estimated construction would begin in January of 2025 and be completed by July of 2025.
ESTIMATED COST OF PROJECT: The bid amount and proposed award amount is $273,427.20, including a 10% construction contingency amount that will be utilized to fund needed and approved changes in the work. No contract modifications are anticipated at this time; however, construction exigency might later compel modification of this contract, if unforeseen difficulties are encountered.
Cost summary:
Original Contract $ 273,427.20
Future Anticipated Needs $ 0.00
Prevailing Wage Charge $ 2,000.00
CONTRACT TOTAL $ 275,427.20
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT
The installation and conversion to LED lighting within th...
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