Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Darby Creek Excavating, Inc. in the amount of $2,296,930.08; to encumber funds with the Design and Construction Division for inspection, material testing, and related services in the amount of $300,000.00; for the Johnstown Road Area Water Line Improvements Project, Division of Water Contract Number 1167.
This project consists of installing approximately 5,019 linear feet of 6-inch water line, 3,893 linear feet of 8-inch water line, 636 linear feet of 12-inch water line and repair work on the 48-inch water main near the intersection of Stelzer Road and International Gateway Boulevard, and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract in accordance with the plans and specifications set forth in the bid submittal documents. Other roads impacted include: Johnstown Road, Cassady Avenue, Sixth Avenue, Columbia Avenue, Drexel Avenue, and Northview Avenue.
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT: The goal of this project is to replace water lines that have a high break frequency. The new lines constructed under this project should eliminate the pattern of frequent water line breaks and will decrease burden on water maintenance operations. 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 six bids on October 23, 2013 from: Darby Creek Excavating - $2,296,930.08; John Eramo & Sons - $2,379,531.64; Kenmore Construction - $2,393,785.95; Double Z Construction - $2,415,697.76; Complete General Construction - $2,539,790.19; and Shelly & Sands - $2,599,648.60.
Darby Creek Excavating’s bid was deemed the lowest, best, most responsive an...
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