Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Beheler Excavating, Inc. for the East Deshler Avenue Area Water Line Improvements Project, Division of Water Contract Number 1187, and to transfer $2,634,735.38 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 East Deshler Avenue 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 replacing approximately 2,807 linear feet of 6-inch water main and appurtenances, 9,759 linear feet of 8-inch water main and appurtenances, 40 linear feet of 12-inch water main and appurtenances and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract, in accordance with the plans and specifications in the Invitation For Bid (IFB).
The Community Planning Area is “Near South” and includes the following areas: East Deshler Ave., Walnut St., Moler Rd., Rhoads Ave., Bulen Ave., Fairwood Ave., Seymour Ave., East Whittier St., Lockbourne Rd., and East Kossuth St.
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, 8-inch and 12-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 three bids on October 14, 2015 from: Beheler Excavating - $2,634,735.38; Elite Excavati...
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