Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Conie Construction Co. for the 2014 Water Main Repairs Project, Division of Water Contract Number 2071.
This project will provide labor and equipment to complete emergency repairs within the water distribution system when the work load exceeds the ability or capacity of the Water Distribution section.
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT: This contract will provide assistance to our water line maintenance crews in completing water main break repairs in a timely matter should severe weather related breaks exceed our normal maintenance capacities.
3. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened three bids on October 23, 2013. Bids were received from: Conie Construction Co. - $552,700.50; John Eramo & Sons, Inc. - $704,797.50; and Darby Creek Excavating, Inc. - $1,224,740.00*.
*Darby Creek Excavating’s original bid amount was 898,040.00 but a lump sum error caused a higher than normal bid amount.
The lowest, responsive, responsible, and best bid was from Conie Construction Co. in the amount of $552,700.50 Their Contract Compliance Number is 31-0800904 (10/9/14, Majority).
Additional information regarding all bidders, description of work, contract time frame and detailed amounts can be found on the attached Information form.
4. FISCAL IMPACT: A transfer of funds within the Water Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund will be necessary, as well as an amendment to the 2013 Capital Improvements Budget.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Conie Construction Co. for the 2014 Water Main Repairs Project; for the Division of Water; to authorize a transfer and expenditure up to $552,700.50 within the Water Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund; and to amend the...
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