Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a professional services contract with T&M Associates Foundation Inc. via the City’s Request for Proposal process for the Ann St Area Water Line Improvements, CIP 690236-100164, in an amount up to $413,320.23.
The purpose of this project is to construct necessary improvements to the water distribution system in the Ann Street Area. The improvements will replace or rehabilitate water lines that have high break histories and require frequent maintenance. This project includes replacing or rehabilitating approximately 9,205 linear feet of 1-inch, 2-inch, 6-inch, and 8-inch water lines and transferring existing services. The streets include Ann Street, Lisle Alley, Blackberry Alley, E Redbud Alley, Nursery Lane, Reinhard Ave, Bruck St, Macon Alley, Jaeger St, Lansing St, Purdy Alley, First Alley North of E Whittier St, First Alley East of Bruck St, First Alley South of E Kossuth St, Kelton Ave, W Jenkins Ave, S Wall St, Goeth Ave, Hinkle Ave, Reeb Ave, Oakwood Ave, Wilson Ave and Lawrence Dr.
This project is located within the South Side (63), and German Village (61) Community Areas.
TIMELINE: The duration of the design phase for this project is estimated to be 12 months.
ESTIMATED COST OF PROJECT: The bid amount and proposed award amount is $413,320.23, including a 15% design contingency amount that will be utilized to fund needed and approved changes in the work. No contract modifications are anticipated at this time; however, design exigency might later compel modification of this contract, if unforeseen difficulties are encountered.
Cost summary:
Original Contract $413,320.23
Future Anticipated Needs $ 0.00
CONTRACT TOTAL $413,320.23
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT
The goal of this project is to replace or rehabilitate the exis...
Click here for full text