Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Darby Creek Excavating, Inc. in the amount of $1,715,969.65; to encumber funds with the Transportation Division for inspection, testing and prevailing wage coordination services in the amount of $267,675.00; to authorize an amendment to the 2007 Capital Improvements Budget; and to authorize the transfer and expenditure of $1,983,644.65 within the Water Works Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund in connection with the East Columbus Area Water Main Improvements Project.
2. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened two bids on May 9, 2007. Bids were received from: Darby Creek Excavating, Inc. - $1,715,969.65 and Complete General Construction Co. - $1,937,698.71.
The lowest and best bid was from Darby Creek Excavating, Inc. in the amount of $1,715,969.65. Their Contract Compliance Number is 31-1345111 (expires 5/4/08, Majority). Additional information regarding both 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 1991 Bonds Fund and an amendment to the 2007 Capital Improvements Budget.
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To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a construction contract with Darby Creek Excavating, Inc.; in the amount of $1,715,969.65; to provide for payment of inspection, material testing and related services to the Transportation Division in the amount of $267,675.00; for the East Columbus Area Water Main Improvements Project; for the Division of Power and Water (Water); to amend the 2007 Capital Improvements Budget; and to authorize the transfer and expenditure of $1,983,644.65 from the Water Works Enlargement Voted 1991 Bonds Fund. ($1,983,644.65)
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WHEREAS, two bids for the E...
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