Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Bale Contracting, Inc. for the Main Line Valve Replacements - Part III Project in the amount of $2,076,320.40. This contract provides for the labor, material and equipment for the replacement of approximately 300 main line valves at various locations within the City of Columbus and repairs to street surfaces, curbs, sidewalks, and grassy areas damaged in the process.
2. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened three bids on October 31, 2007. Bids were received from: Bale Contracting, Inc. - $2,076,320.40; Storts Excavation - $2,197,140.00; and Tata Excavating, Inc. - $2,511,096.50.
The lowest and best bid was from Bale Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $2,076,320.40. Their Contract Compliance Number is 31-0996994 (expires 7/29/08, 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: There is sufficient funding within the Water Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund.
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To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a construction contract with Bale Contracting, Inc. for the Main Line Valve Replacements - Part III Project; for the Division of Power and Water (Water); and to authorize the expenditure of $2,076,320.40 from the Water Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund. ($2,076,320.40)
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WHEREAS, three bids for the Main Line Valve Replacements - Part III Project were received and publicly opened in the offices of the Director of Public Utilities on October 31, 2007; and
WHEREAS, the lowest and best bid was from Bale Contracting, Inc. in the amount of $2,076,320.40; and
WHEREAS, it has become necessary in the usual daily operation of the Division of Power and Water, Department of Public Utilities, to auth...
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