Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Darby Creek Excavating, Inc. in the amount of $915,832.50; for the 2014 Fire Hydrant Replacements Project, Division of Water Contract Number 2081.
This project consists of replacing broken fire hydrants at various locations within the Columbus Water Distribution system, and such other work as may be necessary to complete the contract in accordance with the plans and specifications.
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT: This project provides for general rehabilitation of the water distribution system and includes the repair or replacement of existing fire hydrants. The replacement hydrants will provide adequate fire flows and improve water quality throughout the system. These hydrants may be utilized for flushing water mains, releasing trapped air, and as a resource to determine if a successful main shut has occurred.
3. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened six bids on June 25, 2014 from: Darby Creek Excavating - $915,832.50; John Eramo & Sons - $929,786.00; Conie Construction - $964,700.00; Travco Construction - $988,182.25; Columbus Asphalt Paving - $1,016,070.00; and Downing Construction - $1,390,963.48.
Darby Creek Excavating’s bid was deemed the lowest, best, most responsive and responsible bid in the amount of $915,832.50. Their Contract Compliance Number is 31-1345111 (expires 4/1/16, Majority). Additional information regarding all bidders, description of work, contract time frame and detailed amounts can be found on the attached Information form.
Searches in the Excluded Party List System (Federal) and the Findings for Recovery list (State) produced no findings against Darby Creek Excavating, Inc.
4. FISCAL IMPACT: This Ordinance is contingent upon a cash transfer from Ordinance No. 1407-2014...
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