Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with John Eramo & Sons, Inc. for the 2016 Fire Hydrant Replacements Project; in an amount up to $938,025.00; for Division of Water Contract Number 2112.
The goal of this project is to replace broken fire hydrants at various locations within the Columbus Water Distribution system, and such other work as may be necessary to complete the contract in accordance with the plans and specifications.
The Community Planning Area is “N/A” since work will be throughout the City of Columbus.
2. ECONOMIC IMPACT/ADVANTAGES; COMMUNITY OUTREACH; PROJECT DEVELOPMENT; ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS/ADVANTAGES OF PROJECT:
This project provides for general rehabilitation of the water distribution system and includes the repair or replacement of existing fire hydrants. The replacement hydrants will provide adequate fire flows and improve water quality throughout the system. These hydrants may be utilized for flushing water mains, releasing trapped air, and as a resource to determine if a successful main shut has occurred.
3.0 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened three bids on June 8, 2016 from: John Eramo & Sons - $938,025.00; Conie Construction Co. - $1,013,760.00; and Danbert - $1,248,830.00.
3.1 PRE-QUALIFICATION STATUS: John Eramo & Sons, Inc. and all proposed subcontractors have met code requirements with respect to pre-qualification, pursuant to relevant sections of Columbus City Code Chapter 329.
John Eramo and Sons, Inc. bid was deemed the lowest, best, most responsive and responsible bid in the amount of $938,025.00. Their Contract Compliance Number is 31-0724866 (expires 10/20/17, Majority) and their DAX Vendor Account No. is 004251. Additional information regarding these bidders, description of work, contract time frame and detailed amounts can be found on the attached Information form.
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