Explanation
BACKGROUND: The Pedestrian Bridge at 910 Dublin Road is the only public access into the Utilities complex. Currently the bridge has begun to settle and consequently, the serviceability of the bridge has been compromised, including a tripping hazard at the control joint in the walking surface. This contract provides for the physical shoring and rehabilitation of the pedestrian bridge.
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 August 10, 2005. Of the two (2) bids received, the lowest responsive and responsible and best bidder was Ahern & Associates, Inc.
BIDDER AMOUNT
Ahern & Associates, Inc $109,143.30
The Righter Company, Inc. $159,495.00
EMERGENCY: Emergency legislation is being requested to take advantage of favorable weather conditions. Materials used for this rehabilitation have installation temperature requirements. The existence of a tripping hazard in the walking surface of the entry to this public building necessitates construction as soon as possible.
FISCAL IMPACT: This project is included in the 2005 CIB and $565,000 is budgeted.
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE NUMBER: 31-1316393
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract with Ahern & Associates, Inc. for the Distribution Improvements - 910 Dublin Road Pedestrian Bridge Rehabilitation, for the Division of Water, to authorize the expenditure of $109,143.30 from the Waterworks Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund, to authorize the City Auditor to transfer funds within the Waterworks Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund, to amend the 2005 C.I.B. and to declare an emergency. ($109,143.30)
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WHEREAS, the Director of Public Utilities did receive and open bids on August 10, 2005 for the Distribution Improvements - 910 Dublin Road Pedestrian Bridge Rehabilitation for the Divis...
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