1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Jess Howard Electric Company, in the amount of $38,060.00, for the 3568 Indianola Ave. Electrical Upgrades Project, Division of Water, Contract Number 2040.
Work under this contract includes electrical service improvements and interior electrical improvements to support a water meter testing apparatus. This project will provide a means for the Division of Water to test small and large diameter water meters. The testing of these meters will help identify possible existing issues, including but not limited to incorrect flow data readings and physical detriments in the meters themselves.
2. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened two bids on July 31, 2013. Bids were received from: Jess Howard Electric Company - $38,060.00 and Accurate Electric Construction, Inc. - $47,250.00.
The lowest, best, most responsive and responsible bid is from Jess Howard Electric Company in the amount of $38,060.00. Their Contract Compliance Number is 31-4405752 (expires 2/22/15, Majority). Additional information regarding both bidders, description of work, contract time frame and detailed amounts can be found on the attached Information form.
Searches in the Excluded Party List System (Federal) and the Findings for Recovery list (State) produced no findings against Jess Howard Electric Company.
3. FISCAL IMPACT: A transfer of funds within the Water Build America Bonds Fund will be necessary, as well as an amendment to the 2013 Capital Improvements Budget.
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To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to execute a construction contract with Jess Howard Electric Company for the 3568 Indianola Ave. Electrical Upgrades Project; for the Division of Water; to authorize a transfer and expenditure of $38,060.00 within the Water Build America Bonds Fund; and to amend the 2013 Capital Improvements Budget. ($38,060.00)
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