Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Darby Creek Excavating, Inc., in the amount of $60,812.31; to encumber funds with the Design & Construction Division for inspection, testing and prevailing wage coordination services in the amount of $19,797.88; for the Alton-Darby Creek Road 12" Water Main, Phase II Project, Division of Power and Water Contract Number 1147.
This project consists of installing approximately 1,000 linear feet of 12-inch water line and appurtenances in the right-of-way of Alton-Darby Creek Road.
2. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened nine bids on December 16, 2009. Bids were received from: Darby Creek Excavating, Inc. - $60,812.31; Tata Excavating, Inc. - $78,186.39; Kirk Excavating, Inc. (incomplete) - $80,645.40; John Eramo & Sons, Inc. - $81,350.50; Woodward Excavating Co., Inc. - $82,605.17; Columbus Asphalt Paving Co. - $85,478.47; Storts Excavation, Inc. - $101,602.60; Danbert, Inc. - $108,215.80; and Shelly & Sands - $143,456.28.
The lowest bid was from Darby Creek Excavating, Inc. in the amount of $60,812.31. Their Contract Compliance Number is 31-1345111 (expires 5/1/10, Majority). Additional information regarding each bidder, description of work, contract time frame and detailed amounts can be found on the attached Legislation Information Form.
3. FISCAL IMPACT: Funds for this expenditure are available within the Water Build America Bonds Fund.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a construction contract with Darby Creek Excavating, Inc. for the Alton-Darby Creek Road 12" Water Main, Phase II Project; to provide for payment of inspection, material testing and related services to the Design & Construction Division; for the Division of Power and Water; and to authorize the expenditure of $80,610.19 within the Water Build America Bonds Fund. ($8...
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