Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a professional services contract with GS-OH, Inc. via the City’s Request for Proposal process for the Chittenden Ave Area Water Line Improvements, CIP 690236-100162, in an amount up to $360,021.21.
The purpose of this project is to construct necessary improvements to the water distribution system in the Chittenden Ave Area. The improvements identified in the scope of work will replace or rehabilitate water lines that have high break histories and require frequent maintenance. This project includes replacing or rehabilitating approximately 10,160 linear feet of 2-inch, 6-inch, 8-inch, and 16-in water lines and transferring existing services. The streets include Chittenden Avenue, First Alley East of Neil Avenue, W. 10th Avenue, Highland Street, Grogan Avenue, Grogan Avenue/Oxford Street, Second Alley South of E. 11th Avenue, Second Alley East of Cleveland Avenue, Summit Street, Hamlet Street, E. 6th Avenue, Gill Alley, Hull Street, First Alley West of Summit Street, Brickel Street, First Alley West of Summit Street, Indianola Avenue, E. Lane Avenue, Y Alley East, First Alley South of E. Maynard Avenue, First Alley East of North 4th Street, North 4th Street, and East Tompkins Street.
This project is located within the University District (44), Italian Village (47), and Milo-Grogan (48) Community Areas.
TIMELINE: The duration of the design phase for this project is estimated to be 12 months.
ESTIMATED COST OF PROJECT: The bid amount and proposed award amount is $360,021.21, including a 15% design contingency amount that will be utilized to fund needed and approved changes in the work. No contract modifications are anticipated at this time; however, design exigency might later compel modification of this contract, if unforeseen difficulties are encountered.
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