Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Danbert, Inc. in the amount of $2,247,996.30; and to encumber funds with the Design and Construction Division for inspection, material testing, and related services in the amount of $280,285.25 for the Ferris Road Area Water Line Improvements Project, Division of Water Contract Number 1183.
This project consists of open-cut installation of approximately 3,200 linear feet of 6-inch water main and appurtenances and 6,700 linear feet of 8-inch water main and appurtenances, 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.
This project encompasses the following roads: Fenton Street, Beaumont Road, Ferris Road, Melrose Avenue W., and Elmore 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 seven bids on April 9, 2014 from: Danbert, Inc. - $2,247,996.30; Shelly and Sands, Inc. - $2,320,223.18; Underground Utilities, Inc. - $2,334,727.89; John Eramo & Sons, Inc. - $2,377,287.00; Elite Excavating Co. of Ohio - $2,628,193.70; Columbus Asphalt Paving - $2,649,771.52; and Conie Construction Co. - $2,911,700.00.
Danbert’s bid was deemed the lowest, best, most responsive and responsible bid in the amount of $2,247,996.30. Their Contract Compliance Nu...
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