Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Kenmore Construction Co., Inc. for the Argyle Drive Area Water Line Improvements Project, Division of Water Contract Number 2050, to encumber funds with the Department of Public Service, Design and Construction Division for inspection, material testing, and related services in the amount of $375,293.13; and to transfer $3,009,479.25 from the Water System Reserve Fund to the Water G.O. Bonds Fund.
The purpose of this project is to construct necessary improvements to the water distribution system in the Argyle 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 12,100 linear feet of 8-inch water main and appurtenances and approximately 300 linear feet of 8-inch water main and appurtenances installed by horizontal directional drilling methods within the project area.
This project is in “South Linden” Planning Area and includes the following streets: Argyle Drive, Vendome Drive, Vendome Drive South, Thames Drive, Sunbury Road, Penrose Drive, Woodnell Avenue, Brookcliff Avenue, and Woodward Avenue.
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.
3.1 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened ten (10) bids on December 7, 201...
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