Explanation
1.0 BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Underground Utilities, Inc. for the Shattuck Avenue Area Water Line Improvements Project, Division of Water Contract Number 2049, and to transfer $3,495,392.23 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 Shattuck Avenue area, south of Henderson Road between Upper Arlington and S. R. 315. The improvements identified in the scope of work will replace water lines that have high break histories and require frequent maintenance. This project includes installing approximately 700 linear feet of 6-inch, 14,400 linear feet of 8-inch, and 1,900’ linear feet of 12-inch water lines within the project area.
This project is in “West Olentangy” Planning Area and includes the following streets: Shattuck Avenue, Highland Drive, Clearview Avenue, Afton Road, Bernard Road, Caniff Road, Caniff Place, Caniff Court, Kenny Road, and Sunny Hill Drive.
2.0 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 ten bids on October 12, 2016 from:
1. Underground Utilities $3,495,392.23
2. Conie Construction Co. $3,729,623.22
3. John Eramo & Sons, ...
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