Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Elite Excavating Co. of Ohio, Inc. in the amount of $2,322,765.52; to encumber funds with the Design and Construction Division for inspection, material testing, and related services in the amount of $357,062.50; for the Florence Avenue Area Water Line Improvements Project, Division of Water Contract Number 1185.
The purpose of this project is to construct necessary improvements to the water distribution system in the Florence Avenue Area (Hilltop). This project consists of installing of 6-inch and 8-inch water lines and appurtenances inclusive of approximately 10,300 linear feet of open-cut trenching. The work also includes 256 water service transfers, 22 fire hydrants, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract in accordance with the plans and specifications set forth in the Bid Submittal Documents.
This project encompasses the following roads: Florence Avenue, Broadlawn Avenue, Coolidge Avenue, Volney Drive, Viotis Drive, Harding Drive, West Broad Street, Annette Street, Freemont Street, Josephine Avenue, Wicklow Road, and Westway Drive.
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT: The goal of this project is to replace water lines that have a high break frequency. The new lines constructed under this project should eliminate the pattern of frequent water line breaks and will decrease burden on water maintenance operations. The Neighborhood Liaison(s) will be contacted and informed of this project during the construction phase. Further community outreach may result through the Neighborhood Liaison Program.
3. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened eight bids on October 15, 2014 from: Elite Excavating of Ohio - $2,322,765.52; Beheler Excavating - $2,499,987.78; Shelly and Sands - $2,526...
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