Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Darby Creek Excavating, Inc. in the amount of $617,320.00, for the Fire Hydrant Replacements - 2012 Project, Division of Power and Water Contract Number 2012.
This project consists of replacing damaged fire hydrants in the City of Columbus, on an "as needed" basis.
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT: This project will allow for timely replacement of fire hydrants damaged by vehicular accidents and the replacement of older, inoperable hydrants that are no longer repairable.
3. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened six bids on March 21, 2012 from Darby Creek Excavating, Inc. - $617,320.00; Storts Excavation, Inc. - $648,945.00; Danbert, Inc. - $652,223.00; Conie Construction Co. - $693,385.00; Precision Grading LLC - $754,891.50; and Columbus Asphalt Paving - $920,678.00.
Darby Creek Excavating, Inc.'s bid was deemed the lowest, most responsive and responsible bid in the amount of $617,320.00. Their Contract Compliance Number is 31-1345111 (expires 2/16/14, Majority). Additional information regarding each bidder, 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 Darby Creek Excavating, Inc.
4. FISCAL IMPACT: This legislation includes a transfer of funds within the Water Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund, the Water Build America Bonds Fund, and the Water Super Build America Bonds Fund, as well as an amendment to the 2012 Capital Improvements Budget.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a construction contract with Darby Creek Excavating, Inc. for the Fire Hydrant Replacements - 2012 Pro...
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