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 $2,770,783.79; to encumber funds with the Division of Design and Construction for inspection, testing, and prevailing wage coordination services in the amount of $382,965.55; all in connection with the Charleston Avenue Drainage Improvements, Resurfacing and ADA Curb Ramps Project.
This project will mitigate street and yard flooding within the area located along High Street from Bill Moose Run to Charleston Avenue, Sunnyside Lane, Kanawha Avenue and Charleston Avenue, by constructing a storm sewer, street resurfacing and ADA curb ramp installation.
2. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened six (6) bids on August 25, 2010. These bids were received from: John Eramo & Sons, Inc. - $2,770,783.79; Nickolas Savko & Sons, Inc. - $2,823,727.21; Double Z - $2,849,714.05; George J. Igel - $2,911,249.84; Underground Utilities - $2,911,892.98 and Complete General Construction Co. - $2,970,535.58.
The lowest and best bid was from John Eramo & Sons, Inc. for $2,770,783.79. 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: 31-0724866, expires 02/05/12, Majority
3. FISCAL IMPACT: The construction costs will be paid by the Division of Sewerage and Drainage and the Division of Design and Construction. Funding for storm sewers is available by transferring cancelled funds from finished projects within the Storm Sewer Bonds Fund. Funding for street resurfacing and ADA curb ramps is available by transferring funds within the Streets and Highways G.O. Bonds Fund. Both Divisions will amend the 2010 Capital Improvements Budget to have sufficient authority for this project. The Division ...
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