Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with U.S. Utility Contractor Co. in the amount of $94,684.50 to encumber funds in connection with the UIRF Jefferson Park Street Lighting Project. The project will include installation of Decorative Post Top Street Lights with underground cable on Jefferson Ave between Long Street and Broad Street.
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened seven (7) bids on December 17, 2014. These bids were received from: U.S. Utility Contractor Co. - $94,684.50, Jess Howard - $109,520.61, J. Ranck Electric - $132,659.40, Asplundh Construction - $134,935.83, Complete General - $146,443.30, Tip-Dan Electrical - $169,550.25, and Energy Efficient Equipment - $286,120.00.
The lowest, most responsible, most responsive, and best bid was from U.S. Utility Contractor Co. for $94,684.50. Additional information regarding each bidder, description of work, contract timeframe, detailed amounts and sub-contractors can be found on the attached Legislation Information Form.
FISCAL IMPACT: This project will expend $94,684.50 for the installation of lighting directed by the Project Engineer, and $14,203.50 for inspection and prevailing wage, which will be paid from the Electric G.O. Bonds Fund, Fund 553. ($108,888.00)
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE INFORMATION: Contract Compliance Number, 34-1606689, expires: 1/22/2016, FBE.
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To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with U.S. Utility Contractor Co. for the UIRF Jefferson Park Street Lighting Project for the Division of Power; and to authorize the transfer of $108,888.00; to amend the 2014 Capital Improvements Budget; to authorize the expenditure of $108,888.00; and to declare an emergency. ($108,888.00)
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WHEREAS, seven (7) bid proposals were received and publicly opened in the offices of the Director of Public Utilities on December 1...
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