Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with John Eramo & Sons, Inc. in the amount of $2,182,453.73, for the Azelda Avenue Area Water Line Improvements Project, Division of Water Contract Number 1164.
The project consists of installing approximately 10,210 linear feet of 8-inch water lines, 2,412 linear feet of 6-inch water lines, 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. Project sites include: Azelda Avenue, Ward Road, Kelso Road, Olentangy Street, Beulah Road, Arcadia Avenue, Pontiac Avenue and Hiawatha Park Drive.
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT: The goal of this project is to replace or rehabilitate water lines that have a high break frequency. Replacement or rehabilitation of these water lines will decrease burden on water maintenance operations. The existing mains rehabilitated and the new lines constructed under this project should eliminate the pattern of frequent water line breaks. 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 five bids on May 1, 2013 from: John Eramo & Sons, Inc. - $2,182,453.73; Beheler Excavating, Inc. - $2,206,377.79; George J. Igel & Co., Inc. - $2,452,626.00; Conie Construction - $2,498,100.00; and Elite Excavating Co. of Ohio - $2,621,884.10.
John Eramo & Sons, Inc.’s bid was deemed the lowest, best, most responsive and responsible bid in the amount of $2,182,453.73. Their Contract Compliance Number is 31-0724866 (expires 1/31/14, Majority). Additional information regarding all bidders, description of work, contract tim...
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