Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Service to modify a contract with Evans Mechwart Hambleton & Tilton Inc. (EMH&T) for the Roadway Improvements - General Engineering (2012) project.
The intent of this contract is to provide the Department of Public Service with additional resources to perform various engineering, design, and surveying tasks.
The projects developed under this contract are typically small to moderate size improvements and frequently include a significant emphasis on pavement rehabilitation, curb replacement, sidewalks, curb ramps, drainage, minor intersection improvements, bridge repair/rehabilitation, and other minor rehabilitations and aesthetic improvements as requested.
This modification will provide funding for additional services related to the design of a new mast arm traffic signal at the intersection of Nationwide Boulevard and High Street, including preparing plan revisions and a cost estimate.
Original contract amount $200,000.00 (Ordinance 2540-2012, EL013800)
Modification number 1 $35,000.00
Total amount of the contract, including this modification $235,000.00
Searches in the System for Award Management (Federal) and the Findings for Recovery list (State) produced no findings against EMH&T.
2. CONTRACT COMPLIANCE
The contract compliance number for EMH&T is 31-0685594 and expires 8/2/15.
3. FISCAL IMPACT
Funds in the amount of $35,000.00 are available for this project in the Streets and Highways Bond Fund within the Department of Public Service.
4. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION
The Department of Public Service is requesting emergency designation so as to provide necessary engineering and design funding to prevent unnecessary delays in its Capital Improvement Program.
Title
To authorize the Director of Public Service to modify a contract with Evans Mechwart Hambleton & Tilton Inc. (EMH&T) for engineering, design and surveying services in connection with the Roadway Improvemen...
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