Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with The Righter Co., Inc. for the SWWTP CFS Bridge and RSP Cooling Upgrade project, CIP #650260-103015, in an amount up to $1,379,160.00, and to encumber funds with the Department of Public Service for prevailing wage services in an amount up to $2,000.00, for a total expenditure of $1,381,160.00.
This project involves the construction of a small access bridge spanning the CEPT Flow Splitter (CFS) and the incorporation of a duplex strainer into the CEPT (Chemically Enhanced Primary Treatment) ferric chloride line. Additionally, it involves upsizing of the seal (flushing) water piping serving the raw sewage pumps and the enhancement of the cooling system within the electrical room and glycooler located in the Raw Sewage Pump Building (RSP).
Planning Area - 99 - Citywide
TIMELINE: Contract work is required to be completed in a manner acceptable to the City within 385 days from the date that a Notice to Proceed (NTP) is given by the City.
ESTIMATED COST OF PROJECT: The bid amount and proposed award amount is $1,379,160.00, including a 20% construction contingency amount that will be utilized to fund needed and approved changes in the work. No contract modifications are anticipated at this time; however, construction exigency might later compel modification of this contract, if unforeseen difficulties are encountered.
Cost summary:
Original Contract $1,379,160.00
Future Anticipated Needs $ 0.00
CONTRACT TOTAL $1,379,160.00
Prevailing Wage Charge $ 2,000.00
$1,381,160.00
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT
The current state of the CEPT building reveals deficiencies in its accessibility and operational maintenance. Building an access bridge spanning the CFS, along with the incorporation of a duplex st...
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