Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Ribway Engineering Group for professional engineering services for the Velma Avenue Area Water Line Improvements project in an amount up to $317,856.42.
The purpose of this contract is to design necessary improvements to the water distribution system in the Velma Avenue Area. This project provides for general rehabilitation of the water distribution system and may include replacement of water lines which have exceeded their useful life and construction of new lines to eliminate poor fire flow capabilities and poor water quality. The improvements may also replace or rehabilitate water lines that have high break histories and require frequent maintenance. It is anticipated this project will replace or rehabilitate approximately 9,155 linear feet of 2-inch, 6-inch, 8-inch, and 16-inch water lines. The streets include Velma Avenue, E 18th Avenue, Dora Drive, Kingry Street, 13th Avenue, North Grant Avenue, Somersworth Drive North, Somersworth Court, Cordell Avenue, East Maynard Avenue, Marcia Drive, Barry Drive, and Woodland Avenue.
This project is located within the following Community Planning Areas:
1. Northeast (41)
2. University District (44)
3. South Linden (45)
4. Milo-Grogan (48)
5. North Central (49)
TIMELINE & FUTURE RENEWAL(S): The duration of the design phase for this project is expected to be 12 months. It is estimated the end of this contract will occur in 2024.
ESTIMATED COST OF PROJECT: The contract amount is to be $317,856.42 including a 15% contingency that will be utilized to fund needed and approved changes in the work. No contract modifications are anticipated at this time; however, design exigency might later compel modification of this contract if unforeseen difficulties are encountered.
Original Contract $317,856.42
Future Anticipated Needs $ 0.00
CONTRACT TOTAL $317,856....
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