Explanation
1. BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Fields Excavating, Inc. for the Silver Drive Area Water Line Improvements Project, Division of Water Contract Number 2045.
The purpose of this project is to construct necessary improvements to the water distribution system in the Silver 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 580 linear feet of 6-inch water main, 5,400 linear feet of 8-inch water main, 7,000 linear feet of 12-inch water main and appurtenances, and approximately 3,700 linear feet of 12-inch water main and appurtenances installed by horizontal directional drilling methods.
This project is in the “North Linden” Planning Area and includes the following streets: Silver Dr., Loretta Ave., Dresden St., E. Weber Rd., Gennessee Ave., E. Como Ave., and Godown Rd.
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.
3.1 CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AWARD: The Director of Public Utilities publicly opened seven (7) bids on October 18, 2017 from:
1. Fields Excavating, Inc. $4,530,185.34
2. Danbert, Inc. $4,659,737.15
3. Elite Excavating of Ohio $4,6...
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