Explanation
BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with U.S. Utility Contractor Co. in the amount of $331,322.97 to encumber funds in connection with the UIRF South Linden Alleys Street Lighting Project. The project will include installation of approximately 287 100 watt, 120 volt street lights in the alleys of the South Linden area of Columbus. This lighting will be primarily attached and powered by AEP. However, they will be owned by the City of Columbus.
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened six (6) bids on August 13, 2014. These bids were received from: U.S. Utility Contractor Co. - $331,322.97, Asplundh Construction - $389,919.09, Jess Howard - $467,122.63, J. Ranck Electric - $566,317.40, Miller Cable - $644,050.00, and Complete General - $1,035,990.23.
The lowest and best bid was from U.S. Utility Contractor Co. for $331,322.97. Additional information regarding each bidder, description of work, contract timeframe, detailed amounts and sub-contractors can be found on the attached Legislation Information Form.
FISCAL IMPACT: This project will expend $331,322.97 for the installation of lighting directed by the Project Engineer, and $34,133 for inspection and prevailing wage, which will be paid the Electric G.O. Bonds Fund, Fund 553. (365,455.97)
CONTRACT COMPLIANCE INFORMATION: Contract Compliance Number, 34-1606689, expires: 1/22/2016, FBE.
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To authorize the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with U.S. Utility Contractor Co. for the South Linden Alleys Street Lighting Project for the Division of Power; to authorize the transfer and expenditure of $365,455.97; and to amend the 2014 Capital Improvements Budget. ($365,455.97)
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WHEREAS, six (6) bid proposals were received and publicly opened in the offices of the Director of Public Utilities on August 13, 2014 for the construction o...
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