Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Columbus Asphalt Paving, Inc. in the amount of $2,587,933.32; to encumber funds with the Transportation Division for inspection, testing and prevailing wage coordination services in the amount of $353,362.50; for a legislative total of $2,941,295.82; in connection with the Far East Columbus Water Main Improvements, Part II Project, Division of Power and Water Contract Number 1055. This legislation will also authorize the appropriation and expenditure of funds from the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund for the construction contract.
2. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened six bids on February 13, 2008. Bids were received from: Columbus Asphalt Paving, Inc. - $2,587,933.32; Shelly & Sands - $2,794,279.49; Reynolds, Inc. - $3,128,413.14; George J. Igel & Co. - $3,154,801.96; Fields Excavating - $3,421,501.07; and Complete General Construction Co. - $3,836,197.66.
The lowest and best bid was from Columbus Asphalt Paving, Inc. in the amount of $2,587,933.32. Their Contract Compliance Number is 31-0857095 (expires 2/18/10, Majority). Additional information regarding each bidder, description of work, contract time frame and detailed amounts can be found on the attached Legislation Information Form.
It is requested that this Ordinance be handled in an emergency manner as the contractor and materials suppliers are concerned prices will substantially increase. The Division would also like to take advantage of the warmer weather to have the longest construction season possible.
3. FISCAL IMPACT: Monies for this project are provided from two sources: $353,362.50 will come from the Water Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund for the inspection, testing and prevailing wage coordination services and $2,587,933.32 will come from the loan appropriation from the Water Supply Revolvi...
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