Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with George J. Igel & Co. in the amount of $3,469,694.33; to encumber funds with the Transportation Division for inspection, testing and prevailing wage coordination services in the amount of $424,248.50; for the West Broad Street Water Main Improvements Project, Division of Power and Water Contract Number 1101.
2. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened three bids on May 21, 2008. Bids were received from: George J. Igel & Co. - $3,469,694.33; Complete General Construction Co. - $4,028,928.06; and John Eramo & Sons - $4,353,150.20.
The lowest and best bid was from George J. Igel & Co. in the amount of $3,469,694.33. Their Contract Compliance Number is 31-4214570 (expires 6/28/09, 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 Ohio Department of Transportation is planning to resurface West Broad Street beginning in June 2009, and the Division would like construct the water main improvements before they commence work.
3. FISCAL IMPACT: This legislation includes a transfer of funds within the Water Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund and an amendment to the 2008 Capital Improvements Budget.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a construction contract with George J. Igel & Co. for the West Broad Street Water Main Improvements Project; for the Division of Power and Water; to authorize a transfer of funds; to authorize the expenditure of $3,893,942.83 from the Water Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund; to authorize an amendment to the 2008 Capital Improvements Budget, and to declare an emergency. ($3,893,942.83)
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WHEREAS, three bids...
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