Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Storts Excavation, Inc., in the amount of $139,105.20; to encumber funds with the Transportation Division for inspection, testing and prevailing wage coordination services in the amount of $29,000.00; to authorize the City Auditor to transfer a total of $168,105.20 within the Storm Sewer Bond Fund; and to amend the 2004 Capital Improvements Budget; all in connection with the Westside Storm Sewer Improvements Phase 1 Project. This project consists of the furnishing or construction of storm sewer inlets and pipe at four different locations on the West side of the City of Columbus, and such other work as may be necessary to complete the contract in accordance with the plans (CC-14033) and specifications. The locations are as follows: Davis Avenue, Dana Avenue, Sullivant Avenue and Wayne Avenue. The work under this contract shall be completed in a manner acceptable to the City within 90 calendar days after the effective date of the Notice to Proceed. The project construction is expected to begin on approximately August 1, 2005 and be completed on or about Octber 30, 2005 assuming no extension for inclement weather or other delay that may be beyond the contractor's control.
2. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened six bids on April 6, 2005. Bids were received from Storts Excavation, Inc., Columbus Ohio, 31-1464608, Majority, $139,105.20; McDaniel's Construction, Columbus Ohio, 31-1145406, MBE, $148,420.75; Columbus Asphalt Paving, Inc., Gahanna Ohio, 31-0857095, Majority, $180,614.16; The Righter Company, Columbus Ohio, 31-0889208, Majority, $206,703.60; Darby Creek Excavating, Circleville Ohio, 31-1345111, Majority, $236,600.28; and Complete General, Columbus Ohio, 31-4366382, Majority, $248,466.00. The lowest and best bid was from Storts Excavation, Inc.; 31-1464608; $139,105.20.
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