Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Underground Utilities, Inc. for the Simpson Drive Area Water Line Improvements Project, Division of Water Contract Number 1191, and to transfer $3,077,533.14 from the Water System Reserve Fund to the Water Works Enlargement Voted Bonds Fund.
The purpose of this project is to construct necessary improvements to the water distribution system in the Simpson Drive area. The improvements identified in the scope of work will replace water lines that have high break histories and require frequent maintenance. This project includes open-cut installation of approximately 4,883 linear feet of 6-inch water main and appurtenances and 10,266 linear feet of 8-inch water main and appurtenances.
This project is in Eastmoor/Walnut Ridge area (planning area “20”) and includes the following streets: Simpson Drive, Maetzel Drive, Marble Drive, Huntly Drive, Thurston Drive, Amesbury Drive, Rodney Drive, Grimsby Drive, Errington Road, Boynton Place, and Lawrence Drive.
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT:
The goal of this project is to replace or rehabilitate the existing 6-inch and 8-inch water lines that have a high break frequency. Replacement of these water lines will improve water service, decrease burden on water maintenance operations, and reduce water loss. The Neighborhood Liaison(s) will be contacted and informed of this project during the design phase. Further community outreach may result through the Neighborhood Liaison Program.
3.0 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened five bids on September 23, 2015 from: Underground Utilities - $3,077,533.14; Beheler Excavating - $3,341,479.08; Elite Excavating - $3,391,844.50; Shelly & Sands - $3,504,068.15; and John Eramo & Sons - $3,575,194.70.
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