Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Performance Site Management, in the amount of $504,703.68; and to encumber funds with the Transportation Division for inspection, testing and prevailing wage coordination services in the amount of $77,000.00; all in connection with the Pilot Wetlands Mitigation Project
2. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened four bids on April 13, 2005. Bids were received from Performance Site Management, 31-1231701, Majority, $504,703.68; George J. Igel, Inc., 31-4214570, Majority, $539,832.12; R. B. Jergens, 31-1207962, Majority, $658,119.66; and McDaniel's Construction, 31-1145406, MBE, $723,251.56. The lowest and best bid was from Performance Site Management; 31-1464608; $504,703.68.
3. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION: The Division of Sewerage and Drainage request City Council to designate this ordinance an emergency measure in order to allow for the immediate commencement of these urgently needed stormwater infrastructure improvements during this construction season.
4. FISCAL IMPACT: There is sufficient cash and authority for these expenditures.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a construction contract with Performance Site Management; to provide for payment of inspection, material testing and related services to the Transportation Division for the Pilot Wetlands Mitigation Project; for the Division of Sewerage and Drainage; to authorize the expenditure of $581,703.68 within the Storm Sewer Bond Fund; and to declare an emergency. ($581,703.68)
Body
WHEREAS, four bid proposals were received and publicly opened in the offices of the Director of Public Utilities on April 13, 2005, for the construction of the Pilot Wetlands Mitigation Project; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to authorize the Director of the Department of Public Utilities to award and ex...
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