Explanation
1.0 BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Elite Excavating Co. of Ohio, Inc. for the Sale Road Area Water Line Improvements Project, in an amount up to $4,088,753.35, for Capital Improvements Project No. 690236-100079, Division of Water Contract Number 2054.
Funds in the amount of $2,000.00 will also be encumbered with the Department of Public Service for Prevailing Wage services.
The project includes replacement of approximately 17,400 linear feet of water line. The existing water mains range from 70 to 88 years in age and from 6-inches to 8-inches in diameter. Along with the installation of new 8-inch water mains, the project will also include new fire hydrant installations and water service transfers.
Planning Area - “North Linden”; the majority of the project is located between Karl Road and Cleveland Avenue, bounded by Huy Road to the south and Ward Road to the north.
2.0 ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT:
The goal of this project is to replace or rehabilitate the existing 6-inch and 8-inch water lines that have a high break frequency. Replacement of these water lines will improve water service, decrease burden on water maintenance operations, and reduce water loss. The Neighborhood Liaison(s) has been contacted and informed of this project. Further community outreach may result through the Neighborhood Liaison Program.
3.0 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened four (4) bids on June 6, 2018 from:
1. Elite Excavating of Ohio, Inc. $4,088,753.35
2. Shelly & Sands, Inc. $4,254,625.65
3. Danbert, Inc. $4,579,092.21
4. Conie Construction Co. $5,142,636.24
Elite Excavating’s bid was deemed the lowest, best, most responsive and responsible bid in the amount of $4,088,753.35. Their Contr...
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