Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This ordinance authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Complete General Construction Company, through the City’s Invitation For Bid process, for the Refugee Road Street Lighting Improvements project, CIP #670896-100000, in an amount up to $596,102.50, and to encumber funds with the Department of Public Service for prevailing wage services in an amount up to $2,000.00, for a total expenditure of $598,102.50.
This project consists of the installation of approximately 45 new LED Cobrahead lighting with a 3-wire electrical system and a controller within the project area. This will provide lighting to a previously unlit area. The project area is Refugee Road between Noe Bixby Road and Balm Street.
The Community Planning Area is 57, Mid-East community.
TIMELINE: Contract work is required to be completed in a manner acceptable to the City within 180 days from the date that a Notice to Proceed (NTP) is given by the City. The estimated construction start date is January of 2025 with completion in July of 2025.
ESTIMATED COST OF PROJECT: The bid amount and proposed award amount is $596,102.50, including a 10% construction contingency amount that will be utilized to fund needed and approved changes in the work. No contract modifications are anticipated at this time; however, construction exigency might later compel modification of this contract, if unforeseen difficulties are encountered.
Cost summary:
Original Contract $596,102.50
Future Anticipated Needs $0.00
CONTRACT TOTAL $596,102.50
Prevailing Wage Charge $2,000.00
$598,102.50
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT
The installation of lighting within the project area will provide both an additional sense of safety and security to the residents. This may also deter criminal activity, which would lessen ...
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