Explanation
1. BACKGROUND:
This ordinance requests the approval of funding a Mayor’s Emergency and to authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a contract from a competitive bid for emergency water line repairs. Both contracts are with John Eramo & Sons Inc in the total amount of $1,204,797.50
MAYOR’S EMERGENCY:
The Department of Public Utilities, Division of Water’s Distribution contracts with private contractors to assist with water line breaks during the winter months. Typically this would allow the department to use six (6) crews from the Division of Water and four (4) crews from private contractors. During the winter of 2013-2014 the City has experienced higher than normal breaks due to the long term cold. This has increased the demands on the department and private crews which affected the amount of lines that could be repaired in an acceptable time frame. In order to repair the leaks and restore services expeditiously, the Department of Public Utilities requested a Mayor’s Emergency on February 4, 2014.asking permission for the department to immediately contract with a private contractor(s) to assist with repairs of water lines up to an amount of $500,000.00.
The Honorable Mayor Michael B. Coleman has accepted and signed the request and is attached as “ORD 0370-2014 Mayor’s Emergency”. The City Auditor has also concurred with the emergency request for funding. This letter is in effect through the winter season until the number of water main leaks can be brought to an acceptable level, or until funding has been exhausted. The department has contracted with John Eramo & Sons Inc.
SECOND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT:
Ordinance Number 2575-2013 passed on December 9, 2013 authorizing the Department of Public Utilities, Division of Water to enter into a construction contract with Conie Construction Co., for the 2014 Water Main Repairs contract. This is an annual contract that allows the contractor to complete emergency repairs within the water ...
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