Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Columbus Asphalt Paving, Inc., in the amount of $590,303.52; to encumber funds with the Transportation Division for inspection, testing and prevailing wage coordination services in the amount of $90,000.00; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer a total of $220,303.52 within the Storm Sewer Bond Fund; and to amend the 2005 Capital Improvements Budget; all in connection with the Glendower Avenue/Llewellyn Avenue Stormwater System Improvements Project.
2. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened six bids on September 27, 2005. These bids were received from Trucco Construction Co. Inc., $587,461.90; Columbus Asphalt Paving, Inc., $590,303.52; Storts Excavation Inc., $632,019.36; McDaniels Construction Corp. Inc., $648,504.98; Nickolas Savko & Sons Inc., $665,683.80 and Complete General Construction Co., $731,203.86. The lowest and best bid was from Columbus Asphalt Paving, Inc. after credits are taken into account, receiving two credits more than Trucco Construction Company (Local Business credit and Quality Training Contractor credit). Additional information regarding each bidder, description of work, contract timeframe and detailed amounts can be found on the attached Legislation Information Form.
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: The Division of Sewerage and Drainage is requesting City Council to designate this ordinance an emergency measure in order to allow for the immediate commencement of this urgently needed stormwater infrastructure improvements at the beginning of this year's construction season.
4. FISCAL IMPACT: This legislation includes a transfer of funds within the Storm Sewer Bonds Fund and an amendment to the 2005 Capital Improvements budget to allow sufficient cash and authority for this project.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute ...
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