Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Storts Excavation, Inc., in the amount of $535,727.50; for the Fire Hydrant Replacements 2010 Project, Division of Power and Water Contract Number 1157.
This project consists of replacing damaged fire hydrants on an "as needed" basis.
2. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened seven bids on February 10, 2010. Bids were received from: Storts Excavation, Inc. - $535,727.50; Darby Creek Excavating, Inc. - $540,650.00; Conie Construction Co. - $554,922.50; Bale Contracting, Inc. - $655,490.00; Tata Excavating, Inc. - $672,608.75; TFH-EB Inc. dba The Waterworks - $1,093,052.84; and Seals Construction, Inc. - $1,198,637.00.
The lowest bid was from Storts Excavation, Inc. in the amount of $535,727.50. Their Contract Compliance Number is 31-1659037 (expires 7/16/11, Majority). Additional information regarding each bidder, description of work, contract time frame and detailed amounts can be found on the attached Legislation Information Form.
3. FISCAL IMPACT: A transfer of funds within the Water Build America Bonds Fund will be necessary, as well as an amendment to the 2009 Capital Improvements Budget.
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To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a construction contract with Storts Excavation, Inc. for the Fire Hydrant Replacements 2010 Project; for the Division of Power and Water; to authorize a transfer and expenditure of $535,727.50 within the Water Build America Bonds Fund; and to amend the 2009 Capital Improvements Budget. ($535,727.50)
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WHEREAS, seven bids for the Fire Hydrant Replacements 2010 Project were received and publicly opened in the offices of the Director of Public Utilities on February 10, 2010; and
WHEREAS, the lowest and best bid was from Storts Excavation, Inc. in the amount of $535,727.50; and
WHEREAS, it is nece...
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