Explanation
1.0 BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Underground Utilities, Inc. for the Stephen Drive Area Water Line Improvements Project, Capital Improvements Project No. 690236-100080, Division of Water Contract Number 2055.
The purpose of this project is to construct necessary improvements to the water distribution system in the Stephen 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 1,517 linear feet of 6-inch water main and 13,800 linear feet of 8-inch water main.
This project is in the Hilltop Community Planning Area and includes the following streets: Stephen Dr. W., Stephen Dr. South, Mary Ave., S. Sylvan Ave, Whitehead Rd., Race St., W. Mound St., N. Wheatland Ave., Steele Ave., S. Princeton Ave., Holton Ave., Campbell Ave., and Nace Ave.
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 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 has been 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 six (6) bids on January 24, 2018 from:
1. Underground Utilities $2,988,604.53
2. Beheler Excavating, Inc. $3,219,031.63
3. Elite Excavating of Ohio $3,321,198.85
4. Danbert, Inc. $3,354,644.99
5. Darby Creek Excavating ...
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