Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Kokosing Construction Company, Inc., in the amount of $7,557,996.11, for the Parsons Avenue Water Plant Sludge Disposal - Lagoons 1 & 3 Project, Division of Power and Water Contract Number 1118 - Part 2.
This project provides for the furnishing of all materials, equipment, and labor to remove and dispose of approximately 561,000 cubic yards of lime sludge; structural improvements to the lagoon earthen embankments; permanent repairs to on-site haul roads; replacement of security fencing around lagoon parameter; and such other work as may be necessary to complete the contract in accordance with the plans and specifications.
2. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened two bids on August 25, 2010. Bids were received from: Kokosing Construction Company, Inc. - $7,557,996.11 and Burch Hydro, Inc. - $7,703,090.07.
The lowest bid was from Kokosing Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of $7,557,996.11. Their Contract Compliance Number is 31-1023518 (expires 3/3/12, Majority). Additional information regarding both bidders, description of work, contract time frame and detailed amounts can be found on the attached Information form.
3. FISCAL IMPACT: This Ordinance authorizes the City Auditor to appropriate and transfer funds from the Water System Reserve Fund to the Ohio Water Development Authority (OWDA) Fund in order to fund this proposed expenditure. This transaction is a temporary measure that is required until such a time as the Division is able to execute a loan with the Ohio Water Development Authority (OWDA) and reimburse the Water System Reserve Fund. The loan is expected to be approved on Thursday, September 30, 2010, with a loan number not to be assigned until Thursday, October 7th. An amendment to the 2010 Capital Improvements Budget is also necessary.
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