Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Shelly and Sands, Inc. for the Dering Avenue Area Water Line Improvements Project, Division of Water Contract Number 1189, and to transfer $3,029,899.42 from the Water System Reserve Fund to the Water Supply Revolving Loan Account Fund.
The purpose of this project is to construct necessary improvements to the water distribution system in the Dering 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 900 linear feet of 6-inch water main and appurtenances and 13,000 linear feet of 8-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 “Far South” and encompasses portions of 8 streets including: Dering Avenue, Fornoff Road, Benfield Avenue, Delray Road, Betz Road, South Fifth Street, South Sixth Street, and South High Street.
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 seven bids on December 9, 2015 from: Shelly & Sands - $3,029,899.42; Fields Excavating - $3,044,893.64; Underground Utilities - $3,074,294.66; Elite Excavating Co. ...
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