Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Underground Utilities, Inc. in the amount of $2,160,620.98; to encumber funds with the Design and Construction Division for inspection, material testing, and related services in the amount of $360,572.50; for the Sexton Drive Area Water Line Improvements Project, Division of Water Contract Number 1169.
The purpose of this project is to construct necessary improvements to the water distribution system in the Sexton Drive Area (Hilltop). The improvements identified in the scope of work will replace or rehabilitate mains that have high break histories and require frequent maintenance. This project includes replacing or rehabilitating approximately 10,000 linear feet of 6-inch and 8-inch diameter water lines within the project area. The project area includes: Sexton Drive, Georgian Drive, Savannah Drive, Holly Hill Drive, Halsey Place, Cottrell Court, Ardath Court, Devton Drive, Adell Court, Arnelle Court, Greenock Court, Kilbreck Court and Kildare Place.
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 and, in some cases, increase the size of currently under-sized water lines. 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 seven bids on December 11, 2013, from: Underground Utilities - $2,160,620.98; Beheler Excavating - $2,423,208.06, Conie Construction - $2,636,314.00; John Eramo & Sons - $2,749,8...
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