Explanation
BACKGROUND: The Parson's Avenue Water Plant was constructed in 1982 and has been in continuous service since that time. The parking lot, access drives and chemical unloading pavement areas are all showing signs of wear and deterioration. To assure continued safe access to this critical water treatment facility, a repaving project has been initiated. This contract provides the labor and materials to accomplish this task.
The procurement of this contract was conducted in accordance with Section 329.09.
Competitive bids were received and opened at the office of the Director of Public Utilities on June 7, 2006. Four (4) bids were received. The two lowest bids were both responsive and responsible. The two high bidders had irregularities in their bids and were considered non-responsive.
BIDDER AMOUNT
Decker Construction Company $278,380.36
Strawser Paving Co., Inc. $285,387.39
The Shelly Co. $311,867.35
The McDaniel's Construction Corp., Inc. $336,559.52
FISCAL IMPACT: The 2006 C.I.B. is being amended and funds are being transferred to provide funding for this project.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE NUMBER: 31-0983557
EMERGENCY PROVISION: Emergency legislation is being requested to allow work to be complete during the upcoming construction season. Asphalt production facilities have limited operating schedules corresponding to weather conditions above 40 degrees. To avoid additional degradation to the existing pavement this work must proceed as soon as possible.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Decker Construction Company for the Parsons Avenue Water Plant Miscellaneous Improvements - Paving, for the Division of Power and Water (pka Division of Water), to authorize the expenditure of $278,380.36 from the Waterworks Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund, to amend the 2006 C.I.B. and to declare an emergency ($278,380.36)
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WHEREAS, the...
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