Explanation
1.0 BACKGROUND: This legislation authorizes the Director of Public Utilities to enter into a construction contract with Darby Creek Excavating, Inc. for the Arcadia Avenue Area Water Line Improvements Project, Capital Improvements Project No. 690236-100069, Division of Water Contract Number 2046.
The purpose of this project is to construct necessary improvements to the water distribution system in the Arcadia Avenue 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 2,900 linear feet of 6-inch water main, 9,200 linear feet of 8-inch water main, and 2,600 linear feet of 12-inch water main; installation and transfer of approximately 120 new water taps on existing water mains; installation of ten (10) new water services and meters on private properties; and other such work as may be necessary to complete the contract in accordance with the Invitation For Bid (IFB).
Planning area - Near North / University and North Linden; includes the following roads: Northwood Ave., Patterson Ave., Maynard Ave., Blake Ave., Duncan St., Arcadia Ave., Calumet St., Adams Ave., Medary Ave., Moon Rd., Northridge Rd., Blenheim Rd., Dorko Ct., Weibel Ct., and Oakland Park 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(s) has been contacted and informed of this project. 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 ...
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