Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Bale Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $333,025; to authorize an amendment to the 2007 Capital Improvements Budget; and to authorize the transfer and expenditure of $333,025.00 within the Water Works Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund in connection with the Emergency Water Main Repairs Contract 2008-A.
2. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened three bids on August 15, 2007. Bids were received from: Bale Contracting, Inc. - $333,025.00; Tata Excavating, Inc. - $368,885.00; and TFN-EB, Inc. dba The Waterworks - $746,636.22.
The lowest and best bid was from Bale Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $333,025. Their Contract Compliance Number is 31-0996994 (expires 7/29/08, FBE). Additional information regarding all bidders, description of work, contract time frame and detailed amounts can be found on the attached Legislation Information Form.
3. FISCAL IMPACT: This legislation includes a transfer of funds within the Water Works Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund and an amendment to the 2007 Capital Improvements Budget.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a construction contract with Bale Contracting, Inc. for the Emergency Water Main Repairs Contract 2008-A; for the Division of Power and Water (Water); to amend the 2007 Capital Improvements Budget; and to authorize the transfer and expenditure of $333,025.00 from the Water Works Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund. ($333,025.00)
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WHEREAS, three bids for the Emergency Water Main Repairs Contract 2008-A were received and publicly opened in the offices of the Director of Public Utilities on August 15, 2007; and
WHEREAS, the lowest and best bid was from Bale Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $333,025.00; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize an amendment to the 2007 Capital Imp...
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