Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with George J. Igel & Co., in the amount of $45,941.35, for the Parsons Avenue Water Plant (PAWP) Miscellaneous Improvements - Collector Well 103 (CW-103) Bank Stabilization Project, for the Division of Water.
This project is needed to remediate the riverbank erosion resulting from the drainage from PAWP Collector Well 103 and thereby stabilize the riverbank and ensure the stability of the Collector Well 103 facility. Work includes removing and disposing of fallen trees, brush and debris; performing limited excavation of the river bank to meet lines and grades; placing and anchoring geogrid and filter fabric; removing a portion of an existing 3" iron pipe drain; placing and grouting approximately 25 cubic yards of riprap; seeding and mulching disturbed areas, 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.
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT: Remediating the riverbank erosion will avoid eroding material from entering the water which is an environmental best management practice. There was no community outreach or input in the development of this project.
3. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened two bids on June 4, 2014 from: George J. Igel & Co. - $45,941.35 and John Eramo & Sons - $82,685.00.
George J. Igel & Co.'s bid was deemed the lowest, best, most responsive and responsible bid in the amount of $45,941.35.
Contract Compliance Number is 31-4214570 (expires 12/20/14, Majority).
Additional information regarding both bidders, description of work, contract time frame and detailed amounts can be found on the attached Information form.
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