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 $1,647,382.00, for the Main Line Valve Replacements - Part IV Project, Division of Power and Water Contract Number 1154
This project will provide the necessary labor, material, and equipment to replace main line water valves at various locations within the Columbus Water Distribution system.
2. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened three bids on December 9, 2009. Bids were received from: Bale Contracting, Inc. - $1,647,382.00; Danbert, Inc. - $1,924,600.15; and Columbus Asphalt Paving, Inc. - $2,272,622.00.
The lowest bid was from Bale Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $1,647,382.00. Their Contract Compliance Number is 31-0996994 (expires 5/23/10, F1). Additional information regarding each bidder, description of work, contract time frame and detailed amounts can be found on the attached Legislation Information Form.
3. FISCAL IMPACT: Funds for this expenditure are available within the Water Build America Bonds Fund.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a contract with Bale Contracting, Inc. for construction of the Main Line Valve Replacements - Part IV Project; for the Division of Power and Water; and to authorize the expenditure of $1,647,382.00 from the Water Build America Bonds Fund. ($1,647,382.00)
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WHEREAS, three bids for the Main Line Valve Replacements - Part IV Project were received and publicly opened in the offices of the Director of Public Utilities on December 9, 2009; and
WHEREAS, the lowest and best bid was from Bale Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $1,647,382.00; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to award and execute a construction contract for the Main Line Valve Replacements - Part IV Project; and
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