Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Elite Excavating Co. of Ohio, Inc. in the amount of $2,427,745.10, for the Duxberry Avenue Area Water Line Improvements Project, Division of Water Contract Number 1166.
This project consists of installing approximately 11,375 feet of 4 to 8-inch water line and appurtenances, 425 water service transfers, 32 hydrants, 31,500 square feet of sidewalk, 2,600 square yards of pavement planning, and 400 cubic yards of pavement replacement, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract in accordance with the plans and specifications.
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT: This project will reduce cost by reducing system leakage. The Neighborhood Liaison(s) will be contacted and informed of this project during the construction phase. Further community outreach may result through the Neighborhood Liaison Program.
3. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened eight bids on December 19, 2012 from: Elite Excavating Co. of Ohio, Inc. - $2,427,745.10; John Eramo & Sons, Inc. - $2,471,320.57; Conie Construction Co. - $2,635,600.00; Underground Utilities, Inc. - $2,762,653.30; George J. Igel & Co., Inc. - $2,874,663.00; Columbus Asphalt Paving - $2,973,171.30; Shelly & Sands, Inc. - $3,256,268.95; Darby Creek Excavating - $4,620,794.48.
Elite Excavating Co. of Ohio, Inc.’s bid was deemed the lowest, best, most responsive and responsible bid in the amount of $2,427,745.10. Their Contract Compliance Number is 20-1643186 (expires 11/5/14, Majority). Additional information regarding each bidder, description of work, contract time frame and detailed amount can be found on the attached Information form.
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