Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Complete General Construction Co.; in the amount of $667,662.19; to encumber funds with the Transportation Division for inspection, testing and prevailing wage coordination services in the amount of $94,148.00, for a grand legislative total of $761,810.19; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer a total of $761,810.19 within the Voted Street Lighting and Electricity Distribution Improvements Fund; to amend the 2007 Capital Improvements Budget; in connection with the OSU Off-Campus Core Area (UIRF) Project.
2. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened six bids on April 18, 2007. Bids were received from: Complete General Construction Co. - $667,662.19; Jess Howard Electric - $794,312.55; U.S. Utility Contractor - $818,759.99; Perram Electric - $828,626.66; MP Dory Co. - $849,233.12 and Settle Muter Electric - $1,008,499.66.
The lowest and best bid was from Complete General Construction Co. in the amount of $667,662.19. Their Contract Compliance Number is 31-4366382 (expires 3/1/08, Majority). Additional information regarding each bidder, description of work, contract time frame and detailed amounts can be found on the attached Legislation Information Form.
It is requested that this Ordinance be handled in an emergency manner as the lighting system is needed to enhance public safety.
3. FISCAL IMPACT: The Division is requesting an amendment to the 2007 Capital Improvements Budget for purposes of establishing sufficient budget authority for this expenditure. Additionally, this legislation includes a transfer of funds within the Voted Street Lighting and Electricity Distribution Improvements Fund.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a construction contract with Complete General Construction Co.; in the amount of $667,662.19; to provide for pa...
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