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 $2,553,515.40, for the Regina Avenue Area Water Line Improvements Project, Division of Water Contract Number 1181.
This project consists of installing 6-inch and 8-inch water lines and appurtenances inclusive of approximately 15,000 linear feet of open-cut trenching. The work also includes 353 water service transfers, 39 fire hydrants, 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: Regina Avenue, Regina Court, Warren Avenue, St. Patrick Road, St. Joseph Avenue, Richardson Avenue, Bronwyn Avenue, Eureka Avenue, Vanderberg Avenue, Kreber Avenue, Symington Avenue, Spaatz Avenue, and Hodges 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 April 30, 2014 from: Underground Utilities - $2,553,515.40; Shelly and Sands - $2,684,312.51 (after corrections); Elite Excavating Co. of Ohio - $2,721,839.56; John Eramo & Sons - $2,776,479.60; Columbus Asphalt Paving - $3,078,606.85; and Conie Construction Co. - $3,227,400.00.
Underground Utilities' bid was deemed the lowest, best, most responsive and responsible bid in the amount of $2,553,515.40....
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