Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Jess Howard Electric Co. for the Smoky Row Booster Station Motor Control Center & Pump Replacements; in the amount of $297,915.65; and to transfer $297,857.61 from the Water System Reserve Fund to the Water Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund.
2. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened nine bids on December 17, 2008. Bids were received from: Jess Howard Electric Co. - $297,915.65; Lake Erie Electric - $303,270; Crace Construction - $323,957.70; Claypool Electric - $343,090; Proline Electric - $346,500; Righter Co. - $364,430; Area Energy & Electric (incomplete) - $366,753.20; Affordable Choice Electric - $398,970; and Valley Electrical Consolidated - $416,130.
The lowest and best bid was from Jess Howard Electric Co. in the amount of $297,915.65. Their Contract Compliance Number is 31-4405752 (expires 1/16/11, Majority). Additional information regarding all bidders, description of work, contract time frame and detailed amounts can be found on the attached Legislation Information Form.
3. FISCAL IMPACT: This legislation includes a transfer of funds within the Water Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund and a transfer of funds from the Water System Reserve Fund to the Water Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund as a temporary measure until such time as the proceeds from a bond sale can be made available.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a construction contract with Jess Howard Electric Co. for construction of the Smoky Row Booster Station Motor Control Center & Pump Replacements; to authorize the transfer of $58.04 within the Water Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund; to authorize the appropriation and transfer of $297,857.61 from the Water System Reserve Fund to the Water Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund; and to authorize the expenditure of $297,...
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