Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Underground Utilities, Inc. in the amount of $1,368,059.68; to encumber funds with the Design and Construction Division for inspection, testing, and prevailing wage coordination services in the amount of $206,200.00; all in connection with the East 25th Avenue/Joyce Avenue Stormwater System and Water Line Improvements Projects.
Work to be completed by this contract consists of all labor and materials for the construction of approximately 4680 feet of 12- to 48-inch storm sewer with inlets, andsuch other work as may be necessary to complete the contract in accordance with the plans and specifications.
This project includes $1,232,753.94 for Stormwater System Improvements as directed by the Project Engineer, which will be paid from the Storm Recovery Zone Super Build America Bonds Fund and $341,505.74 for the Water Line Improvements as directed by the Project Engineer, which will be paid from the Water Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund.
2. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened seven (7) bids on May 16, 2012. These bids were received from: Underground Utilities-$1,368,059.68, Conie Construction-$1,563,000.00, Nickolas Savko - $1,609,999.68, John Eramo - $1,621,358.88, Columbus Asphalt Paving - $1,648,218.96, Complete General - $1,687,038.96 and George J. Igel - $1,771,178.09.
The lowest and best bid was from Underground Utilities, Inc., for $1,368,059.68. Additional information regarding each bidder, description of work, contract timeframe, detailed amounts and sub-contractors can be found on the attached Legislation Information Form.
Contract Compliance Information: 34-1248942, expires 09/22/2013, Majority
Searches in the Excluded Party List System (Federal) and the Findings for Recovery list (State) produced no findings against Underground Utilities, Inc.
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