Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into an agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. in the amount of $146,500.00, for professional engineering services for the Gibbard Avenue Water Line Improvements Project, Division of Power and Water Contract Number 1108.
This project consists of preparing detailed engineering plans that are suitable for bidding and constructing various waterline improvements. The six locations and work descriptions are described below.
1. Construct a 6-inch water main in Washington Avenue from Second Avenue to Starr Avenue. Transfer existing taps and abandon the existing 1-inch water main. (Approximately 300 feet)
2. Construct a 6-inch water main, including fire hydrants, in Ninth Street from Gibbard Avenue to the 16-inch water main in Fifth Avenue. Transfer existing taps and abandon the 1 ½-inch water mains. (Approximately 700 feet)
3. Transfer all existing taps from the 2-inch water main to the 12-inch water main in Gray Street between Starr Avenue and Gibbard Avenue. Abandon the 2-inch water main.
4. Construct a 2-inch water main in Loew Street from Gibbard Avenue to the most northerly tap. Abandon the 1 ½-inch water main. (Approximately 250 feet)
5. Construct a 6-inch water main in Nineteenth Street from Gibbard Avenue to the alley south of Fifth Avenue. Then east in the alley south of Fifth to the 16-inch water main in 20th Street. Transfer existing taps and abandon the 2-inch water main. (Approximately 950 feet)
6. Construct a 6-inch water main in Fair Avenue from Linwood Avenue to Latta Avenue. Then south in Latta Avenue to the alley south of Kutchins Place. Transfer existing taps and abandon the small diameter water mains. (Approximately 500 feet)
2. BID INFORMATION: The selection of the firm providing the professional engineering services has been performed in accordance with the procedures set forth in Columbus City Code, Section 32...
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